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Spindle whorl: E.26.1891

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Description

Spindle whorl, inlaid in red with figures of flying birds

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1891) by Chester, Greville John, Revd

Components of the work

Inlay composed of red

Materials used in production

Bone

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.26.1891
Primary reference Number: 49230
Oldadmincategory: W
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 21 October 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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