Medieval Bone Needle - 8 cm (No reserve price)

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Medieval bone needle dating to 1475–1550 AD, about 8 cm long, 0.9 cm wide and 0.5 cm deep, in good condition, found in Amsterdam and acquired in 2012 from a private collection in the Netherlands; authentic/original.

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Description from the seller

The needle is dated between 1475-1550 AD. Found in Amsterdam. It has been well preserved and conserved. It was discovered in transported soil as a surface find in 1987. I acquired it from a private collection of the finder in 2012.
The needle is made of animal material / bone.
Shipping is via track and trace.

The needle is dated between 1475-1550 AD. Found in Amsterdam. It has been well preserved and conserved. It was discovered in transported soil as a surface find in 1987. I acquired it from a private collection of the finder in 2012.
The needle is made of animal material / bone.
Shipping is via track and trace.

Details

Culture
Medieval
Century/timeframe
1475-1550 n Chr
Name of object
Needle
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2012
Material
Bone
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
8 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1987
Width
0.9 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
Depth
0.5 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
The NetherlandsVerified
1696
Objects sold
100%
Private

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