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A small section of a terracotta mosaic, 80 x 82mm, with 28 bronze coins embedded into it: Indian, Habbarid Amirs of Sind, mid-10th cent., various types, including ones with a four-petal motif (unpublished; cf. Deyell pp. 44-6). Found near Thatta, Pakistan, c.1970.: CM.327-2002

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Current Location: Gallery 33

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A small section of a terracotta mosaic, 80 x 82mm, with 28 bronze coins embedded into it: Indian, Habbarid Amirs of Sind, mid-10th cent., various types, including ones with a four-petal motif (unpublished; cf. Deyell pp. 44-6). Found near Thatta, Pakistan, c.1970.

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A small section of a terracotta mosaic, 80 x 82mm, with 28 bronze coins embedded into it: Indian, Habbarid Amirs of Sind, mid-10th cent., various types, including ones with a four-petal motif (unpublished; cf. Deyell pp. 44-6). Found near Thatta, Pakistan, c.1970.

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History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2002-03-04) by Whittier, Thomas P.

Components of the work

Object composed of terracotta bronze

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Accession number: CM.327-2002
Primary reference Number: 257239
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Created: Tuesday 10 November 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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