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Prehistoric antler handle
Heavy duty handle made from an atler beam - at the implement end a clear chop mark is visible and stained green. The but of the handle is missing a large section. The entrie surface is smoothed from use and lumpier areas of the antler have been cut away to create a smoother surface. At the implement end a thin rectangular section of trabecular antler has been hollowed out, presumably for the insertion of a wide tang.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2006.4H/16.7
Find Information
Site Name: Llanmaes, Llantwit Major
Grid Reference: SS 9820 6958
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 2005 / June - July
Notes: Fill posthole [284] - probably part of porch structure of LBA/EIA roundhouse.
Measurements
weight / g:87.5
length / mm:161
maximum width / mm:36.8
width / mm
maximum thickness / mm:25.2
thickness / mm
perforation / mm:21.1 (width)
perforation / mm:5.5 (height)
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