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<DIV>This antler object was found on a coastal site in Scotland and is dated
sometime from the Late Iron Age through to Late Norse. It appears unfinished (or
least rather rough) and the end of the hook has a drilled out hole (possibly for
a metal spike though there is no staining). As can be seen from the pen in the
photo, the hook is quite large (about 200mm long) and certainly bigger than a
“normal” fishing hook. Does anyone know of any similar artefacts or have any
suggestions regarding its purpose? </DIV>
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<DIV>Regards</DIV>
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<DIV>David Constantine </DIV>
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