RecordMount of boneFrom the Brough of Birsay, Orkney
Mount of boneThis bone mount was found on the Brough of Birsay in Orkney. It belongs to the Pictish settlement at the site, dating sometime between 600 and 800. The irregularly-shaped mount has an oval pattern of interlace ornament in the middle between two small holes for attaching the mount to some other object. It is broken on the edges. From an early period, people in Scotland used objects made from bone, antler and similar materials in almost every area of daily life. Bone and antler were easy to find and work, producing strong and flexible objects which were often attractive as well. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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