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Limestone relief: E.1.1992

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Current Location: Gallery 20

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Limestone relief

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Description

Sphinx, striding, carried in a boat shrine. It has been suggested that this image represents Hatshepsut.

Measurements and weight

Depth: 3.2 cm
Length: 26.2 cm
Width: 27.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1988) by University Purchase Fund

Dating

18th Dynasty, Early (1550-1425 BC)
New Kingdom
Circa -1550 - Circa -1425

Materials used in production

Limestone

Techniques used in production

Carved

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Identification numbers

Accession number: E.1.1992
Primary reference Number: 63351
Oldadmincategory: SS
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Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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