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About this object

  • ID:

    20247

  • Production date:

    Saxo-Norman-Early Medieval; 11th-12th century

  • Location:

    In Store

  • This bone pin has a square flattened head type. It has been roughly carved and is slightly curved. With the perforation in the middle of the head, this pin could be mistaken for a needle. However, it nonetheless resembles a pin more in its style and size. There is no decoration on this pin, suggesting it was for everyday, mundane use. Before the adoption of buttons, pins were mostly used to fasten loose clothing, in addition to brooches, straps and ties.

  • Measurements

    L 144 mm; W 10 mm

  • Materials

    bone

  • Last Updated

    2024-03-14

FURTHER INFORMATION
  • NUMBER OF ITEMS

    1

  • STATUS

    permanent collection

  • COPYRIGHT HOLDER

    digital image copyright Museum of London

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