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Goddess Sakhmet Figure

This is a figure. It is dated 6th–7th century BC and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is glazed fritware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Estate of David Wolfe Bishop. It is credited Gift of the Estate of David Wolfe Bishop.

  • Lotus-shaped Cup (Egypt)
  • colored faience (ceramic frit).
  • Museum purchase through gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
  • 1960-29-1

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 7.5 x 2.3 x 1.6cm (2 15/16 x 7/8 x 5/8in.)

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Goddess Sakhmet Figure; Egypt; glazed fritware; H x W x D: 7.5 x 2.3 x 1.6cm (2 15/16 x 7/8 x 5/8in.); Gift of the Estate of David Wolfe Bishop; 1951-185-21-a,b

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