Openwork carved male figure (likely a god or recently deceased, with wig and divine beard) facing to the right, with face and body from waist to collar recessed, indicating once inlaid. Possibly from a furniture piece. Rear coated in black shiny substance (similar to that on E.GA.250.1947). Damage to the bottom right corner of the figure on the rear.
Male figure, furniture attachment
Depth: 1 cm
Height: 16 cm
Width: 4.2 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1943) by Gayer-Anderson, Robert Grenville
Accession number: E.GA.2682.1943
Primary reference Number: 57097
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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