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Description: | A small disc of bone which may be a bead or a divider from a necklace. The disc has a diameter of 11.6mm and is just 1.6mm thick. There is a circular hole through the centre which is larger on one face than on the other. There is a line round the middle of the edge, suggesting that it may have been formed from two exceedingly thin pieces of bone. There are striations visible on the surface where the bone was cut, but also circular marks which could be from wear, if the bead rubbed against another circular object. The object could also have another function, as a dress accessory or other object. With no decoration it is very difficult to suggest a date, but the condition of the bone and its light colouration suggest a fairly recent date. It is likely to be Post medieval or modern.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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