[Bonetools] bone cross pendant

[David Constantine]

Dear Marta, 

Thank you for this example. I have one question though; was it designed to be worn? I see no loop in the photos, but is there a perforation in the uppermost arm indicating it could be worn?

Regards,

David


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 From: Márta Tassi <hadarcska at yahoo.co.uk>
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Sent: Saturday, 29 June 2013, 21:44
Subject: Re: [Bonetools] bone cross pendant
 


Dear David,

This find isn't from Northern/Western Europe, but from a medieval (11-13th century) hungarian village. The cross is made from antler and came to light in a grave of a child. 

Sincerely,
Marta




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 From: Dave Constantine <dkconstantine at btinternet.com>
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Sent: Monday, 24 June 2013, 12:31
Subject: [Bonetools]  bone cross pendant
 

This bone cross was originally found in a confusing mix of contexts and 
based on that data could be placed anywhere from the 8th - 13th C.

Stylistically it is similar to the Saxon pectoral crosses of the 7th-9th C, 
but I am unaware of other finds like it in bone. Does anyone know of 
similar, more securely dated, bone/antler examples from Northern/Western 
Europe during the Medieval?

Regards,

David Constantine 

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