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Bronze Age bone awl
The point is made from the proximal end of a sheep scapula, the distal articulation forms the handle end. There are fine and shallow striations on the surface of the point end, which indicates shaping marks or usewear. The tip of the point has been broken, possibly recently.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
20.359/5
Find Information
Site Name: Lesser Garth Cave, Lesser Garth
Grid Reference: ST 126 822
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1912-1913
Acquisition
Donation, 30/8/1920
Measurements
length / mm:133.0
maximum diameter / mm:9.0 (of point)
diameter / mm
minimum diameter / mm:3.0 (of point)
diameter / mm
width / mm:17.0*
length / mm:21.5*
weight / g:18.0
Material
bone
Location
In store
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