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Mesopotamia, c.2000 BC, shell ring, perhaps had a monetary function; 1.70g. From Tye list 37, no. 178.: CM.326-2002

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Mesopotamia, c.2000 BC, shell ring, perhaps had a monetary function; 1.70g. From Tye list 37, no. 178.

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Mesopotamia, c.2000 BC, shell ring, perhaps had a monetary function; 1.70g. From Tye list 37, no. 178.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2002-03-04) by Tye, Robert

Dating

Production date: circa 2000 BC

Components of the work

Object composed of shell Weight 1.7 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.326-2002
Primary reference Number: 257238
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Created: Tuesday 10 November 2020 Updated: Thursday 7 December 2023 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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