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Pin: GR.6a.1890

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Description

Bone pin, 'pineapple'-shaped finial, 2 rings around neck. Point slightly damaged.

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 0.006 m
Height: 0.116 m

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1890) by Chester, Greville John, Revd

Dating

Middle Roman
101 CE - 200 CE

Materials used in production

Bone

Identification numbers

Accession number: GR.6a.1890
Primary reference Number: 209316
Fitzwilliam: GR.3a.1890
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 20 July 2016 Updated: Wednesday 20 July 2016 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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