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Spindle whorl: E.28.1891

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Description

Spindle whorls (2), annular ornaments

Place(s) associated

  • Egypt ⪼ Egypt

Acquisition and important dates

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

Components of the work

B Length 0.024 m
A Length 0.027 m

Materials used in production

Bone

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.28.1891
Primary reference Number: 49232
Oldadmincategory: W
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024 Last processed: Saturday 22 March 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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