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China: CM.502-2009

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Description

China, bone cowrie, 1st millennium BC, 1.75g. From EWC List 47, no. 105.

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History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2009) by Early World Coins

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Materials used in production

Bone

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.502-2009
Primary reference Number: 246824
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Created: Monday 7 September 2020 Updated: Thursday 7 December 2023 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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