Set of six roughly cut stones with smooth ground bases (1 large, 5 small). Lack of regularity in form and size suggests that these objects were probably used as game pieces rather than as weights
Method of acquisition: Given (2005) by Groos, Gordon, Mr. and Mrs.
Small Game Piece
Height 3.2 cm
Large Game Piece
Height 4.4 cm
Accession number: ANE.86.2005
Primary reference Number: 156486
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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