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Limestone head of Ptolemy VIII
Head of king, wearing White Crown.
Length: 10 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1939) by Hornblower, G. D., OBE
Reign of Ptolemy VIII
-145
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-116
Accession number: E.197.1939
Primary reference Number: 53891
Oldadmincategory: SU
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Limestone head of Ptolemy VIII" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/53891 Accessed: 2024-12-25 06:18:30
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