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Ruler: Zhou Dynasty
Clay copy of a cowrie shell; tomb goods, for use in the after-life.
Image(height): 28.33 mm
Image(width): 18.13 mm
Method of acquisition: Bought (2002-03-04) by Tye, Robert
Production date: uncertain 300 BC
Object composed of clay Weight 1.66 g
Accession number: CM.320-2002
Primary reference Number: 170737
Thierry: BNC 52-4
Hartill: 1.1
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Far Eastern" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/170737 Accessed: 2024-11-02 12:24:02
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University of Cambridge}}
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