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Viking (Ascribed culture)
A sub-cuboid lead weight with slightly wider base than top. The top is inset with a piece of sub-rectangular glass that covers almost the entire upper surface. On one side is a reddy-purple discolouration in the shape of a regular diamond where the weight has been further decorated or has had something that would leave a residue left against it.
History note: Bought as a part of a group of 22 for £1000
Method of acquisition: Bought (2008-11-24) by Bonser, Michael
Early Medieval
800
-
999
Object
composed of
Lead-alloy
Weight 10.37 g
Whole Object
Height 10.4 mm
Length 15 mm
Width 11 mm
Accession number: CM.789-2008
Primary reference Number: 183897
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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