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Melt: CM.596-2010

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Current Location: In storage

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Description

A melt from metal-working. Possibly a melt from a gilt object.

Notes

History note: Donated by Paul Slack

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2010-07-12) by Slack, Paul

Dating

Medieval
500 - 1500

Components of the work

Object composed of copper alloy Weight 6 g
Whole Object Height 6.5 mm Length 24.9 mm Width 16.2 mm

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.596-2010
Primary reference Number: 183834
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 31 March 2021 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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