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Medieval bone counter
Tableman or counter/gaming piece cut from antler or cattle mandibles. Lathe-turned flat discs used in tabula or tables (board games). Surviving underside from a counter.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
86.95H/14.47
Find Information
Site Name: Loughor Castle, Loughor
Grid Reference: SS 564 979
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1968-1973
Measurements
diameter / mm:36
height / mm:6
Material
bone
antler
Techniques
lathe-turned
Location
In store
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