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Game piece: E.GA.2858b.1943

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 19

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Description

Gamepiece, finger ending in animal's head

Measurements and weight

Length: 12.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1943) by Gayer-Anderson, Robert Grenville, Major

Dating

Circa -1550 - Circa -1069

Materials used in production

Wood

Techniques used in production

Carved

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.GA.2858b.1943
Primary reference Number: 57279
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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