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Musical equipment: E.151a-b.1939

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Description

Clappers, pair, with cows' heads; one has a split down from one head

Measurements and weight

Height: 0.1875 m

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1939) by Hornblower, G. D., OBE

Materials used in production

Ivory

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Identification numbers

Accession number: E.151a-b.1939
Primary reference Number: 53842
Oldadmincategory: W

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 18 July 2025

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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