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Rod: CM.1853-2008

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Current Location: In storage

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Description

A copper-alloy rod of sub-rectangular cross-section broken/cut at both ends. There are small scratches evenly spaced on two of sides (7 scratches on one side and 14 on the other). At both terminals are further small scratches.

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2008-11-24) by Taylor, Geoffrey

Dating

Medieval
500 - 1499

Components of the work

Object composed of copper alloy Weight 5.91 g
Whole Object Height 2 mm Length 67 mm Width 4 mm

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1853-2008
Primary reference Number: 183863
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 May 2015 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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