[Bonetools] ivory(?) double bead dumbbell bead

François Poplin poplin at mnhn.fr
Fri Dec 20 10:24:49 CET 2013


Le 19/12/2013 14:22, fiona beglane a écrit :
> See the attached image.  I have this double bead which seems to be 
> made of ivory.  It was found on a medieval and post medieval site in 
> Ireland.  L=10.14mm, dia=5.55mm and is perforated.  I know that double 
> beads have been found in early medieval sites in Ireland - usually 
> made of glass.  Does anyone know of any other bone or ivory examples 
> from Ireland or elsewhere?
> Thank you all
>
> Fiona

The two more white and shining round parts : enamel ? It could be made 
of boar tusk.
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