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needle

human history
  • Description

    A large [ivory] needle. Broken. Point missing. Currently in two pieces. Previously mended breaks evident. Head slightly flattened with a straight end and large eye perforation. Shaft has a round cross-section. The finish is smooth with areas of coarse striations, particularly on the head.

  • Accession Number
    2012.19.15
  • Accession Date
    10 Dec 2012
  • Other Id

    16552 (Asset Register)

  • Department

    Archaeology

needle 2012.19.15

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