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Gaming piece: CM.354-2001

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Viking (Ascribed culture)

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Description

Hollow lead gaming piece. Sub-circular in form and slightly chipped on the base.

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2001-06-11) by Rickett, J.

Dating

Medieval
800 - 999

Note

Hollow

Components of the work

Object composed of lead Weight 4.58 g
Whole Object Diameter 14 mm Height 11 mm

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.354-2001
Primary reference Number: 183922
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 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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