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<DIV><FONT size=3 face=Calibri>Thanks to everyone for the replies so far. Just a
bit of clarification about what I am looking for as I maybe didn't make it very
clear. The Ring and dot patterns are made with a 3 (or more for concentric
circles) pronged tool, two of which have been found from Early Med contexts in
the Czech Republic, I am specifically looking for any evidence of other metal
ring and dot tools from the Early Med in Europe.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3 face=Calibri>@Pam - I replicate and demonstrate making replica
Early Medieval artefacts of bone, antler and horn. So I have processed quite a
few bones and skeletons for that, and I also supply institutions and individuals
with skeletons as well through my father's business (Bodies to
Bones).</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, July 14, 2012 3:34 PM</DIV>
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<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Bonetools] Ring and dot tools</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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<DIV>Hi David (again)</DIV>
<DIV>the comment about prep'ing skeletons and making bone artefacts was
intriguing. What sort of preping, skel's, artefacts? The zooarch in me is
very interested!</DIV>
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<DIV>cheers</DIV>
<DIV>pam</DIV>
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<DIV>I am currently researching Early Medieval bone working and despite the
prevalence of Ring-and-dot motifs on artefacts, I can find only two examples
of the tools themselves having been found (Stare Mesto and Levy Hradec, both
in MacGregor "Bone, Antler, Ivory and Horn") and would like to know if anyone
has come across similar tools anywhere between about 500-1100AD.</DIV>
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<DIV>David Constantine</DIV>
<DIV>(no Phd or anything I am afraid, just 12 years experience preparing
skeletons and making bone artefacts)</DIV></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV>
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