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Gaming piece: CM.643-2010

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Viking (Ascribed culture)

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Description

A hollow lead gaming piece. Base is sub-square with the hollow in the centre. The upper surface has five nodes in a pentagonal pattern.

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Early Medieval
800 - 999

Note

Hollow

Components of the work

Object composed of lead Weight 10.23 g
Whole Object Height 13.9 mm Length 13.1 mm Width 12.1 mm

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.643-2010
Primary reference Number: 183951
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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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