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Gaming piece: CM.652-2010

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Viking (Ascribed culture)

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Description

A copper-alloy castle gaming piece. The base is sub-circular and is slightly concave. The sides taper towards a flat upper surface. Extending from this surface are four thin protrusions, one in each corner, that give the piece its castle shape.

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Early Medieval
800 - 999

Components of the work

Object composed of copper alloy Weight 17.46 g
Whole Object Height 15.9 mm Length 20.8 mm Width 20.3 mm

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.652-2010
Primary reference Number: 183871
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 8 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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