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Ornament: O.116-1946

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Current Location: In storage

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Description

Turquoise, uneven surface with a hole drilled in the centre from one side. Possibly used as an ornament or a sword pommel

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Oscar Raphael 1941, received 1946

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 2.85 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1946) by Raphael, Oscar C.

Materials used in production

Turquoise

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Identification numbers

Accession number: O.116-1946
Primary reference Number: 167906
Oscar Raphael: 123
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 13 December 2023 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

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

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