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Description:
massive phalange-like bronze object with a round cross-section (diameter 7.3 mm - 6.5 mm - 7.3 mm) and flat front sides, one of the front sides is marked with an incised cross. Dating: Late Roman Imperial Period to Early Middle Ages
Literature:
Orakelstäbchen. In: H. Beck, D. Geuenich, H. Steuer (Hrsg.), Reallexikon der Germanischen Altertumsfunde 22. Berlin/New York 2003, 139-141.
Material:
Bronze
Weight:
8,18 g
Length:
27,2 mm
Diameter:
6,5 mm
Condition:
Completely preserved
Detector find:
Yes
Country:
Germany
County:
Region Hannover
Front / Cleaned with water & brush
Rear / Cleaned with water & brush
Cleaned with water & brush
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Ute Bartelt 18.2.2024
Such sticks (they are made of wood, horn, bone, silver, lead, bronze and fired clay) were used in fate-based decisions, predictions and even in court cases to reach verdicts. In closed find contexts they always appear in pairs, but only one of the sticks is marked - usually on one of the ends.
Jan 18.2.2024
Incredibly great find 😍
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