Fragment Item Number: 2827/8 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A rectangular fragment showing a carved falcon head. The fragment does not appear to have any finished sides and is therefore not a corner or other identifiable architectural piece. Details of the bird still exist, such as the tear duct and defined beak.
Narrative
Possibly from the Ptolemaic Period.
Item History
- Made in Egypt
- Owned by Dennis Molnar before 2004
- Owned by Dean's Office U.B.C. Faculty of Arts between 2004 and October 21, 2010
- Received from Dean's Office U.B.C. Faculty of Arts (Transferring institution) on October 21, 2010
What
- Name
- Fragment
- Identification Number
- 2827/8
- Type of Item
- fragment
- Material
- limestone stone
- Overall
- height 5.0 cm, width 7.0 cm, depth 2.0 cm
- Remarks
- height 6.5 cm, width 7.5 cm, depth 2.7 cm
Who
- Culture
- Egyptian
- Previous Owner
- Dennis Molnar and Dean's Office U.B.C. Faculty of Arts
- Received from
- Dean's Office U.B.C. Faculty of Arts (Transferring institution)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Egypt
When
- Ownership Date
- before 2004 and between 2004 and October 21, 2010
- Acquisition Date
- on October 21, 2010
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2827/0008