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Ruler: Zhou Dynasty
Clay copy of a cowrie shell, imitating an ant nose coin; tomb goods, for use in the after-life.
Image(height): 20.38 mm
Image(width): 17.38 mm
Method of acquisition: Bought (2002-03-04) by Tye, Robert
Production date: uncertain 300 BC
Object composed of clay Weight 1.84 g
Accession number: CM.318-2002
Primary reference Number: 170735
Thierry: BNC 52-4
Hartill: 1.1
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Far Eastern" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/170735 Accessed: 2024-09-08 02:58:47
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