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Far Eastern: CM.866-2002

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Zhou Dynasty

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 17.96 mm
Image(width): 21.75 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2002-11-25) by Reis, Bob

Dating

Circa -1000 - Circa -0600

Note

Cowrie substitute in mother-of-pearl

Components of the work

Object composed of mother-of-pearl Weight 2.71 g

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.866-2002
Primary reference Number: 170731
Thierry: BN Cat. 32-5
Hartill: 1.0
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 28 July 2023 Last processed: Friday 28 July 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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