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cinerary urn
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