Artist:Tellem
Medium: Wood
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Dates:11th-13th century
Dimensions: 6 x 11 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (15.2 x 29.2 x 9.0 cm)
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Accession Number: 1994.186.1
Image: CUR.1994.186.1_top_view2.jpg,
Catalogue Description: Carved from a single piece of wood. Consists of two pieces (old break); a concave neckrest and a flat rectangular base beneath an upright rectangular support. Neckrest has a hole at center where core wood is missing. Support carved with rectangular patterning on long sides. An undecorated handle in the shape of a horn projects horizontally from one short side of support. CONDITION: Flat semi-circular top element completely broken off. Extensive surface dirt overall. Very worn, cracked, weathered, possible insect damage, chipped, stains, some blackened areas (fire?).