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Bone tumbrel or coin balance: CM.197-2023

Object information

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Titles

Bone tumbrel or coin balance

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

In two parts, with remnants of a fine metal pin used to join the parts

Notes

History note: Dr David John de Sola Rogers (1946–1999); Paul and Bente Withers

Measurements and weight

Length: 100 mm
Weight: 22.2 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2023) by Withers, Paul and Bente

Materials used in production

Bone

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.197-2023
Primary reference Number: 313245
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 13 September 2023 Updated: Thursday 14 September 2023 Last processed: Thursday 14 September 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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