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Rattle: ANE.184.1931

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Description

Rattle, bun shaped, in imitation of leather.

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 0.095 m

Place(s) associated

  • Ur ⪼ Iraq

Find spot

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1931) by British Museum

Dating

Circa -2000 BCE - -500 BCE

Materials used in production

Clay

Identification numbers

Accession number: ANE.184.1931
Primary reference Number: 87352
Oldadmincategory: O
Oldobjectnumber: WAE.184.1931
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 8 October 2018 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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