Bone implement

Bone implement

ID: QZP40_2471_P001 DESCRIPTION: The bone implement was 5½inches in length and was made from a bird's wind bone. The bone was cut, obliquely, across one end and ground smooth. Although the purpose of the object was unknown it was discovered that it could be used as a writing pen. This illustration is from 'Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, vol.10' PLACENAME: N/A SOURCE: Highland Libraries COLLECTION: Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (illustrations) Asset ID: 31546 KEYWORDS: