[Bonetools] medieval antler object from London

[François Poplin]

We have allready seen such a thing on the list, a couple or 
seasons/years ago. I remember I gave comment ont the seat (? french : 
siège) for a round  inserted bottom, on the first picture.

Le 10/03/2014 15:21, Marit Gaimster a écrit :
>
> Dear all,
>
> I have an object I would like to submit for scrutiny (pictures 
> attached)! It is a hollow antler object, slightly oval in diameter, 
> that looks a bit like a hose pipe end. It measures about 65mm in 
> length, with two opposing holes for fixing at the edge and has 
> possible traces of red and black paint on the body. The object was 
> recovered from one of our excavations on the site of Bermondsey Abbey 
> and the Cluniac Priory of St Saviour, in Southwark, London. It came 
> from a ploughsoil, just south of the Abbey Church, with associated 
> pottery dating from 1050-1150 AD. There is quite a lot of Roman 
> residual material from the site, and I initially thought this might be 
> a Roman object; however, the Roman specialists are all shaking their 
> heads and throwing it back at me! Anybody seen anything similar?
>
> With best wishes and many thanks,
>
> Marit
>
> *Dr Marit Gaimster *PhD FSA MIFA*
> Finds Manager*
> *Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd*
> Unit 54, Brockley Cross Business Centre, 96 Endwell Road, London SE4 2PD
> tel: 020 7639 9091
> fax: 020 7639 9588
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>
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François POPLIN

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