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Tool: CM.1849-2008

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Current Location: In storage

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Description

A fragment of a copper-alloy ear-spoon. Spiral-twisted bar forms the body of the spoon, the head is small and rounded. The shaft is broken.

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 1.82 g
Shaft Diameter 1.5 mm
Spoon Head Depth Height 2 mm
Whole Object Length 51 mm
Spoon Head Width 5 mm

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1849-2008
Primary reference Number: 183858
YAT 17/15: 12923
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 13 September 2018 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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