Prehistoric — Iron Age; 800 BCE - 50 CE
Point, netting tool
An Iron Age polished bone point, dating 800 BCE to 50 CE. This point has been made by shaping an animal bone, it was cut across the shaft of the bone. It has been highly polished by use. It was possibly used as a netting tool or a weaving tool.
- Category:
- Prehistoric
- Object ID:
- 49.107/909
- Object name:
- point, netting tool
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- Iron Age; 800 BCE - 50 CE
- Material:
bone
- Measurements/duration:
- L 121 mm, L 120 mm, W 24 mm, D 12 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Local Studies Library and Archive Service
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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