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Description: | An incomplete Medieval bone decorative inlay from a box or chest, probably dating 14th to 15th century. This fragment of bone inlay has one broken edge, along one of the short edges. The other three edges have been decoratively carved to continue the floral decorative theme created on the front surface. This decoration includes leaves and floral detail. The reverse of the inlay shows the spongy bone tissue (cancellus) in the centre of all bones.John Clark identified this object as part of decorative bone inlay that would fit into a wooden box or chest and probably dating 14th - 15th century. A similar fragment of bone inlay was also found during the open weekend LON-FC6580.Dimensions: length: 62.85mm; width: 13.28mm; thickness: 1.87mm; weight: 2.05g.Identified by John Clark Medieval Curator Emeritus, Museum of London.
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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