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Throwing quoit: O.167a-1879

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Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

In the form of a circular ring of steel, sharpened on the outside. The surface is bright but corroded, pitted and cracked

Legal notes

Given by Robert Taylor, MA

Measurements and weight

Inside Diameter: 12.2 cm
Outside Diameter: 17.2 cm
Weight: 144 g

Place(s) associated

  • Lahore ⪼ North India ⪼ India

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1879) by Taylor, Robert, MA

Dating

19th Century
Circa 1800 CE - 1879 CE

Note

Both were tied together with string, and a comparison of their internal and external faces shows the extent to which they have corroded and become dirty in recent years.

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 167
  • Method of creation: Inscribed
  • Type: Tag

Inscription present: adhesive

  • Text: 167
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Label

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.167a-1879
Primary reference Number: 159951

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 12 January 2016

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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