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Spoon: E.163.1939

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Current Location: In storage

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Description

Spoon bowl, in the shape of a hand holding a shell

Measurements and weight

Length: 8.75 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1939) by Hornblower, G. D., OBE

Dating

Circa 300 - Circa 600

Materials used in production

Wood

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Identification numbers

Accession number: E.163.1939
Primary reference Number: 53855
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 18 April 2017 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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