cinerary urn

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Object Type: cinerary urn
Museum number: 1850,0227.28
Description: Bronze biconical cinerary urn with representations of helmets embossed on the neck. The handles, though ancient, originally may not have belonged.
Cultures/periods: Etruscan
Production date: 700BC-600BC
Production place: Made in: Italy
Findspot: Excavated/Findspot: Isis Tomb (?)
Materials: bronze
Technique: embossed
Dimensions: Height: 58.42 centimetres (incl. handles); Height: 54.61 centimetres
Bibliographic references: Bronze / Catalogue of the Bronzes in the British Museum. Greek, Roman & Etruscan. (438)
Location: On display (G71/dc20)
Subjects: arms/armour
Acquisition name: Purchased from: Dr Emil Braun
Acquisition date: 1850
Department: Greek and Roman
Registration number: 1850,0227.28
Conservation: Treatment: 21 Apr 1999

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