Accession No

D 1984.13


Description

A copper alloy fish hook with an eye, shank with a circular cross-section, 'U' shaped bend and a point.


Place

Europe; Western Europe; Switzerland; Neuchâtel; ?Lake Neuchâtel


Period

Late Bronze Age


Source

Fitzwilliam Museum [depositor]; Wellcome Collection [collector]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

D 1984.13; A 102120 [Wellcome No.]; GR.22.1981 [Fitzwilliam Museum no.]


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze


Local Term


Measurements

62mm


Events

Context (References)
Ref. Plate: CXXVII No 28
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)


Context (Other owners)
Wellcome no A 102120.
Event Date
Author: maa


Context (Auction / Sale)
Catalogue card: 'Lot 652, Stevens cat., 1-8 October 1930.'
Event Date 1/10/1930
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)


Context (Acquisition Details)
On long-term loan from the Fitzwilliam Museum, see 1983-84 Annual Report.
Event Date 1984
Author: Imogen Gunn


Description (Physical description)
Bronze fish-hook with suspension ring
Event Date 1984
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
A copper alloy fish hook with an eye, shank with a circular cross-section, 'U' shaped bend and a point.
Event Date 19/4/2024
Author: Emily Shorter


FM:44048

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