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<DIV><SPAN class=514113506-03092009><FONT face=Arial size=2>Dear
Jose,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=514113506-03092009><FONT face=Arial size=2>I don't think this
is one single object but rather perhaps unfinished remains of the
production of at least 2 objects (cf. the broken corner at
bottom-right).</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=514113506-03092009><FONT face=Arial size=2>The main object
which the craftsman probably tried to make is the right part, consisting of a
rectangular "body" with a round "head" on top and 2 projecting "shoulders"
in-between. Such pieces are common in Roman Europe and are usually called gaming
pieces or (with a perforation in the rounded top) a tag for a container. As such
you can find them in many publications, i.e.:</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=514113506-03092009><FONT face=Arial size=2>1) <EM>Riscoprire
(Rediscovering) Pompei </EM>("L'ERMA" Catalogue), Roma 1993, p. 203 Nos. 88-90
(inscribed);</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=514113506-03092009><FONT face=Arial size=2>2) Davidson, G.R.
1952. <EM>Corinth XII: The Minor Objects</EM>. Princeton, Pl. 100 No.
1761.</FONT> </SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=514113506-03092009><FONT face=Arial size=2>The lower-left part
was probably intended to prepare other products, such as the piece sawn out of
it, which is possibly a decorative mount.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=514113506-03092009><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=514113506-03092009><FONT face=Arial size=2>Best
wishes</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=514113506-03092009><FONT face=Arial size=2>Etan
Ayalon</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=514113506-03092009><FONT face=Arial
size=2>Israel</FONT></SPAN></DIV><BR>
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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> bonetools-bounces@listserv.niif.hu
[mailto:bonetools-bounces@listserv.niif.hu] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Jose
Fern?ndez<BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, September 02, 2009 7:52 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
bonetools@listserv.niif.hu<BR><B>Subject:</B> [Bonetools] A Roman
mount???<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
<DIV></DIV>Dear all,<BR><BR>I need help with this object.<BR>I only have this
photograph and I donīt know what it is.<BR>It was found in an archeological
excavation in Italy.<BR>It could be a mount to be placed on a furniture or box
but it has no holes, perhaps it was glued. <BR>I would thank any
help.<BR><BR>Greetings<BR><BR>Jose
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