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Flask: E.178.1891

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Description

Pilgrim flask, with St Menas and camels on one side, inscription on other, neck and one handle broken

Measurements and weight

Length: 0.0825 m

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1891) by Chester, Rev. Greville J.

Dating

Coptic
341 CE - 660 CE

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Identification numbers

Accession number: E.178.1891
Primary reference Number: 49392
Oldadmincategory: P
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 24 October 2016 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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