[Bonetools] identification...

[David Constantine]

Given that the holes appear to be countersunk or conical, it could be a drawplate for metal wire threads such as trichinopoly. Similar examples in bone are known from Gotland, Sweden. 

David Constantine



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 From: PUTELAT Olivier <olivier.putelat at pair-archeologie.fr>
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Sent: Tuesday, 30 October 2012, 17:10
Subject: [Bonetools] identification...
 
Dear colleagues, an archaeologist asks your expertise on this object (attached document) found in a salt factory (first iron age) in Lorraine (France). 
Any suggestions welcome... Thanks in advance. Olivier.


Olivier PUTELAT
POLE D'ARCHEOLOGIE INTERDEPARTEMENTAL RHENAN (PAIR)
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