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Bottle: GR.1.2008

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Bottle of gourd-like form, pierced for suspension near top of neck. The neck bears one frieze and the body two, of long-haired women walking in procession to the right.

Legal notes

Given by Alice Fleet in memory of Stephen Fleet, Master of Downing College, 2001-3, Honorary Treasurer of the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum, 1998-2006

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 0.085 m
Height: 0.146 m

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by Fleet, Alice, Mrs

Dating

6th Century BC, Early
-0580 BCE - -0560 BCE

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Identification numbers

Accession number: GR.1.2008
Primary reference Number: 158411

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

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

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