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Copper alloy figure of Ammon, a Hellenized Amun: E.GA.4367.1943

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 19

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Copper alloy figure of Ammon, a Hellenized Amun

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Description

Ammon (the Greek form of Amun) wearing ram's horns; striding forward in the usual Egyptian stance. Only the upper part is preserved.

Measurements and weight

Height: 22.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Ptolemaic Period#
Circa -332 - Circa -30

Materials used in production

bronze Copper alloy

Techniques used in production

Cast (process)

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.GA.4367.1943
Primary reference Number: 58851
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 19 November 2020 Last processed: Thursday 3 August 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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