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Limestone relief: E.GA.73.1949

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 20

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Limestone relief

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Description

Male face, fragment. This face is thought to represent a king. It can be stylistically dated to the reign of either Seti I or Ramesses II.

Measurements and weight

Height: 14.25 cm
Width: 14 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1949) by Gayer-Anderson, R. G. (Major)

Dating

19th Dynasty
Circa -1294 - Circa -1213

Materials used in production

Limestone

Techniques used in production

Carved

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Luxor 29.3.15
  • Location: Back
  • Type: Inscription

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.GA.73.1949
Primary reference Number: 61836
Oldadmincategory: SS
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Audit data

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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