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Copper alloy statue of Neith: E.12.1937

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Copper alloy statue of Neith

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Description

Neith, seated in front of Amun, striding. Neith was the goddess of Sais, who was often associated with warfare. She wears the crown of Lower Egypt and is shown here with a ram-headed god, probably Amun.

Legal notes

The Ricketts and Shannon Collection. Bequeathed by Charles Shannon, 1937

Measurements and weight

Height: 17 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1937) by Shannon, Charles Haslewood

Dating

Saite
Late Period
-0746 - -0336

Materials used in production

bronze Copper alloy

Techniques used in production

Cast (process)

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.12.1937
Primary reference Number: 53553
Oldadmincategory: MW
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 7 June 2022 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

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

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