Prehistoric — Mesolithic-Neolithic
Animal bone, red deer antler
A red deer antler fragment in the process of modification, possibly an unfinished mattock or hammer. There are marks showing evidence of tool working, including the possible use of a flint burin (chisel) around the tine.
- Category:
- Prehistoric
- Object ID:
- 95.290/5
- Object name:
- animal bone, red deer antler
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- Mesolithic-Neolithic
- Material:
antler
- Measurements/duration:
- L 210 mm, W 275 mm, T 78 mm, WT 695.2 g (overall), L 217 mm, W 241 mm, D 52 mm (overall)
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 40%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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