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Clay tomb servant: E.186.1939

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Current Location: In storage

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Clay tomb servant

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Description

Man, squatting with head of a bull, with possibly non-Egyptian features. this figure represents a male butcher.

Measurements and weight

Length: 13.2 cm
Width: 7.9 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1939) by Hornblower, G. D., OBE

Dating

6th Dynasty
Old Kingdom
First Intermediate period
-2345 - -2181

Materials used in production

Ceramic

Techniques used in production

Mould made

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Identification numbers

Accession number: E.186.1939
Primary reference Number: 53880
Oldadmincategory: P
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 26 July 2016 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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