Bone fan blade; stick fragment.
Bone | Object #: 1694028
Fan stick that would have supported the mount or leaf. Identical to 2701.
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Fan stick that would have supported the mount or leaf. Identical to 2701.
Explore This ItemFan stick that would have supported the mount or leaf. Identical to 2700.
Explore This ItemOne end has a cut mark.
Explore This ItemIncomplete fan guard consisting of 3 fragments. Carved decoration same as 2517.
Explore This ItemCarved decoration same as 2516.
Explore This ItemBone button molds were disks cut from animal bone, often identifiable by the presence of a single central hole created by a cutting tool during production. The bone disk often served as the back of a two part button. In this button form, the face of the button was commonly comprised of a stamped metal…
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