ENGLAND: THE OTHER WITHIN

Analysing the English Collections at the Pitt Rivers Museum

Top 10 archaeological objects from English collections at Pitt Rivers Museum

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Top 10 archaeological objects from English collections at Pitt Rivers Museum

Class of object

Number of objects

Position

Tools [definite]

15,433

1

Pottery

3,925

2

Tools or weapons

1,074

3

Vessels

775

4

Weapons [definite]

559

5

Animalia

452

6

Specimens

261

7

Ornaments & beads

243

8

Death

234

9

Physical Anthropology

224

10

Technique

209

Textiles

141

Geology

139

Religion

123

Boxes

121

Clothing

94

Currency

85

Plant

83

Dwelling

63

Food

50

Fire

38

Figures

28

Toilet

27

Animal Gear

19

Writing

19

Narcotic

15

Fishing

12

Music

12

Medicine

10

Insignia

9

Metallurgy

9

Agriculture

6

Transport

5

Measurement

3

Pictures

3

Toys & Games

3

Carving

2

Trade

2

Children

1

Fans

1