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Ingot: CM.1799-2008

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Viking (Ascribed culture)

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Description

A (possibly complete?) ingot of rectangular cross-section bent to form a ring with overlapping ends, of cast and worked silver.

Notes

History note: Bought for £50

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 18 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2008-11-24) by Taylor, Geoffrey

Dating

Early Medieval
800 CE - 999 CE

Note

Cast and worked silver

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 6.38 g
Whole Object Height 2 mm Width 5 mm

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1799-2008
Primary reference Number: 183693
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 9 June 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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