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Faience tile: E.202.1934

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Current Location: Exhibition: Made in Ancient Egypt, 3 October 2025 – 12 April 2026 (20th Century Gallery)

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Description

Rectangular faience tile with the image of a striding bull, depicted in profile, created in relief. What appears to be a sun-disk between the horns of the bull could suggest that this is a representation of the Apis bull. Blue-purple glaze. Damage to part of the tile near the base.

Tile, with bull in relief

Measurements and weight

Length: 15 cm
Width: 9.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1934) by Bird, G.S.

Dating

19th Dynasty
New Kingdom
Circa -1184 - Circa -1153

Project

  • Egypt

Materials used in production

Faïence

Techniques used in production

Moulded

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Identification numbers

Accession number: E.202.1934
Primary reference Number: 53441
Oldadmincategory: FG

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 25 September 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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