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© Museu Arqueològic de l’Esquerda
Omeka ID 2999
L'Esquerda, sector ibèric
Protohistory and Iberian World

perforated talus bone

MART 002581/078

Object type
jack
Production date
-449 / -200
Fabric
bone-fauna
Museum
Museu Arqueològic de l’Esquerda
Culture
Protohistory and Iberian World
Discovery location
L'Esquerda, sector ibèric
Materials
bone
Township
Masies de Roda, Les (Europa, Espanya, Catalunya, Barcelona, Osona)
Technique
openwork
Where is it?
-
Dimensions
2,6 x 1,7 x 1,5 cm
Description
Talus bone perforated with a circular hole in the central area. It shows wear on the lateral and costal sides, as is usual. In an archaeological context, it could have a magical-symbolic meaning in a sanctuary/funerary site or one of leisure, in domestic contexts. In that case, it would surely be a piece from a game, with the peculiarity that the hole could correspond to an attempt at trickery. It would come from the left leg of a sheep or goat.

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