Archaeology — Roman; 350-450
Animal remains, animal bone, comb
A triangular shaped bone comb of a Germanic style. Recovered from a female burial from the Roman cemetery at Mansell Street, London E1. The Germanic style is perhaps indicative of the early Anglo-Saxon migrations.
- Category:
- Archaeology
- Object ID:
- MSL87[376]<185>
- Object name:
- animal remains, animal bone, comb
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- Production date:
- Roman; 350-450
- Material:
- bone, copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- H 80 mm, W 135 mm, D 10 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Copyright holder:
- digital image © London Museum
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