[Bonetools] Braiding disc

[Dave Constantine]

Hello, 

Attached is a photo of a replica braiding disc I was asked to make in horn for an Early Medieval re-enactor. I have been trying to find a provenance for it, but cannot seem to find any solid evidence. The closest I have come across is a rumour that a similar disc exists in the museum at the Slagelse Trelleborg fort, but I am having no luck in contacting them about it. 

Has anyone on the list come across anything similar to this item in a European Early medieval context? I have seen replicas made from bone, antler and horn but actual evidence of their existence seems elusive.

Thanks, 

David Constantine
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