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One of a collection of 556 Chinese coins of 7th cent. BC to 17th cent. AD, originally formed by Mr Vikram Chand, Singapore. (See Syndicate 12 July 1999, Item VII, 1): CM.997-1999

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One of a collection of 556 Chinese coins of 7th cent. BC to 17th cent. AD, originally formed by Mr Vikram Chand, Singapore. (See Syndicate 12 July 1999, Item VII, 1)

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Description

Æ Grater Money. 1100 BC-221 BC. Two ancient fragments had been joined to make a spurious single object; divided in 1999. 64.12g, 40.04 mm & 9.10g, 38.83 mm.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1999-11-22) by Jeeps, C.

Dating

-1100 - -0221

Components of the work

Object composed of copper alloy Weight 64.12 g Weight 9.1 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.997-1999
Primary reference Number: 267382
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Created: Friday 13 November 2020 Updated: Thursday 7 October 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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