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Description: | Fragment of Tortoise rib bone that has been cut down as part of manufacturing or food production, possibly post medieval, AD.1500-1900. The exterior surface has ridged square markings while the interior has longitudinal ridges running down it. Three of the edges have suture bone structures similar to that found in skulls while the bottom edge has been cut. Tortoise shell has been used in numerous products and they have been consumed too, however, it is difficult to determine much of this ones fate from the single bone fragment found.Length: 35.79mmWidth: 34.82mmThickness: 5.26mmWeight: 9.26g
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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