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Shell: GR.52a.1902

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Limpet shell, pierced

Notes

History note: Excavated at Phylakopi

Legal notes

Given by The Greek Government

Measurements and weight

Length: 0.04 m

Place(s) associated

  • Cyclades ⪼ Greek Islands

Find spot

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1902) by The Greek Government

Materials used in production

Shell

Identification numbers

Accession number: GR.52a.1902
Primary reference Number: 67626
Old museum number: GG3
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 14 August 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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