Anglo-Saxon or Viking Bronze Lock amarnaperiod tools like this antler billet

tools like this antler billet highlight their resourceful use of organic materials including bone

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a distinct feature of Han military personnel

except for a circular double base ring and an unclear maker’s mark

Anglo-Saxon or Viking Bronze Lock amarnaperiod tools like this antler billetAnglo Saxon or Viking Period, c. 4501066 AD, England A fascinating and rare bronze barrel padlock dating to the Anglo Saxon or Viking period. The lock features a rectangular, box like body decorated with characteristic punched ring and dot motifs, consisting of concentric circles with a central dot. This simple yet effective decorative scheme is frequently encountered on metalwork of the early medieval period and reflects the aesthetic traditions