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Far Eastern: CM.1159-2015

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Description

An imitation cowrie shell made in clay

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2015-04-27) by North, Jeffrey J.

Dating

Production date: circa 300 BC : uncertain

Components of the work

Object composed of clay Weight 2.21 g

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1159-2015
Primary reference Number: 238409
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 12 September 2019 Updated: Tuesday 1 September 2020 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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Far Eastern" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/238409 Accessed: 2024-11-17 18:55:01

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