[Bonetools] Antler object Puntal del Llops

[Dr C.M. Hills]

The letters look like Scandinavian runes- are they so similar to Iberian 
script? Catherine Hills


On 16/11/2016 18:02, Marta Blasco Martín wrote:
> Dear colleagues,
> 
> I am studying worked bone and antler pieces from El Puntal dels Llops,
> an Iberian site (Valencia, Spain) (5th century – 2nd century BC). I
> am not sure about the function of one antler object. It has been made
> on antler of _Cervus elaphus_. It is normally interpreted as a
> pendant, but I have some doubts. The piece is totally casting,
> polishing and presents one perforation in two of its ends. I think
> that the piece would have more perforations (in its three ends, but
> they are broken). In addition, the object has and incised inscription
> in Iberian language. It is a very special object. Does anyone have any
> suggestions about its use or know any parallels?
> 
> I send you some images.
> 
> Thank you very much.
> 
> Marta Blasco Martín
> 
> Becaria Predoctoral Subprograma "Atracció de Talent"  VLC – CAMPUS
> 
> Universitat de València
> 
> Dep. Prehistòria i Arqueologia i Hª Antiga.
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