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Musical equipment: E.5.1921

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Description

One arm from a clapper, straight hand with bulbous end. Pierced hole at base. Damage to edges of hand (particularly near the top), and dark 'spots' covering much of the underside of the clapper.

Clapper

Measurements and weight

Height: 2 cm
Length: 18.3 cm
Width: 3.2 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Egypt ⪼ Egypt

Find spot

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1921)

Materials used in production

Wood

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.5.1921
Primary reference Number: 52018
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 30 May 2024 Last processed: Saturday 22 March 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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