Accession No
D 1984.15
Description
A copper alloy spike or nail. The middle section has a circular cross-section and tapers to a point at one end, and flattens to a head at the other end.
Place
Europe; Western Europe; Switzerland; Neuchâtel; ?Lake Neuchâtel
Period
?Late Bronze Age
Source
Fitzwilliam Museum [depositor]; Wellcome Collection [collector]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
D 1984.15; A 102123 [Wellcome No.]
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
30mm
Events
Context (Other owners)
Wellcome no A 102123.
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 spike or nail
Event Date 1984
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
A copper alloy spike or nail. The middle section has a circular cross-section and tapers to a point at one end, and flattens to a head at the other end.
Event Date 19/4/2024
Author: Emily Shorter
FM:44050
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