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Calcite vessel in the form of a pregnant woman: E.GA.3061.1943

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Current Location: Gallery 19

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Calcite vessel in the form of a pregnant woman

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Description

Bes form. The wig is that of Hathor and is a reference to fertility.

Measurements and weight

Height: 14.3 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1943) by Gayer-Anderson, R. G. (Major)

Dating

New Kingdom
Circa -1550 - Circa -1069

Materials used in production

Calcite

Techniques used in production

Carved : Polished

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.GA.3061.1943
Primary reference Number: 57491
Oldadmincategory: SA
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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