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Clay mould for a cartouche of Ramesses II: E.GA.4164.1943

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Clay mould for a cartouche of Ramesses II

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Description

Plaque, with name of Ramesses II

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Dynasty
Circa -1279 - Circa -1213

Components of the work

Design Length 3.8 cm

Materials used in production

Clay

Techniques used in production

Moulded : Impressed

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.GA.4164.1943
Primary reference Number: 58620
Oldadmincategory: P

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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