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Gaming piece: CM.155-2000

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Viking (Ascribed culture)

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Description

A circular-based lead gaming piece. Hollow and quite pointed. A casting flange has extended from the base.

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2000-03-06) by Winterton, Robert

Dating

Medieval
800 - 999

Components of the work

Object composed of lead Weight 5.12 g

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.155-2000
Primary reference Number: 183932
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 21 April 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Gaming piece" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/183932 Accessed: 2024-12-23 04:10:34

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