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Ivory figure of a woman: E.W.22

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Current Location: Gallery 19

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Ivory figure of a woman

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Description

Human figure, stylised

Measurements and weight

Height: 10.6 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by British Museum

Dating

Predynastic
-3500 - -3000

Materials used in production

Ivory

Techniques used in production

Carved

Related exhibitions

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.W.22
Primary reference Number: 65385
Oldadmincategory: W
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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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