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Sinkers (fishing equipment): E.54.1903

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Description

Net sinker, sphere with groove

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 0.045 m
Height: 0.035 m

Place(s) associated

  • Egypt ⪼ Egypt

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1903) by The Egyptian Exploration Fund

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.54.1903
Primary reference Number: 50661
Oldadmincategory: M
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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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