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Dolphin Rock: GR.1.1854

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 21

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Dolphin Rock

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Description

Rock-cut drawing of dolphin, inscribed

Measurements and weight

Depth: 0.2 m
Height: 0.64 m
Width: 0.33 m

Place(s) associated

  • Crete ⪼ Greek Islands

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1854) by Spratt, T., Captain, RN

Dating

Archaic
-0600 BCE - -0501 BCE

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Dolphin Rock" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/65559 Accessed: 2024-11-02 20:16:30

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