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Mount: CM.1836-2008

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Anglo-Saxon (Ascribed culture)

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Description

A thin copper-alloy bar with zoomorphic terminals. The bar is decorated with transverse grooves while the terminals are in the form of birds' heads. Slightly bent. The form is possibly an early Anglo-Saxon style.

Notes

History note: Bought as a part of a group for £40

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Medieval
500 - 1499

Components of the work

Object composed of copper alloy Weight 5.04 g
Whole Object Height 2 mm Length 50 mm Width 10 mm

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1836-2008
Primary reference Number: 183810
PAS: YORYM-6A0BD3
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 May 2015 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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