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Furniture element: E.GA.2708.1943

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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A carved wooden djed pillar, possibly a furniture element. It is noted that a protruding piece on the top right was broken off, and a modern replacement was made and attached in its place. There is a thin tenon joint which runs horizontally across the bottom, which is partially broken. On the rear of the item is a black substance possibly used to adhere.

Djed-column, furniture attachment

Measurements and weight

Depth: 1.3 cm
Height: 10.5 cm
Width: 6 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1943) by Gayer-Anderson, Robert Grenville

Materials used in production

Wood

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.GA.2708.1943
Primary reference Number: 57123
Oldadmincategory: W
GayerAnderson: IX.45
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 18 July 2025 Last processed: Friday 18 July 2025

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

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