Accession No
D 1984.16
Description
A copper alloy wire that tapers to points at both ends. The middle is wrapped in a spiral of copper alloy.
Place
Europe; Western Europe; Switzerland; Neuchâtel; ?Lake Neuchâtel
Period
?Late Bronze Age
Source
Fitzwilliam Museum [depositor]; Wellcome Collection [collector]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
D 1984.16; A 102130 [Wellcome No.]
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
55mm
Events
Context (Other owners)
Wellcome no. A 102130.
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 wire tapered to points and decorated with coiled wire
Event Date 1984
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
A copper alloy wire that tapers to points at both ends. The middle is wrapped in a spiral of copper alloy.
Event Date 19/4/2024
Author: Emily Shorter
FM:44051
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