Piece of a Pair of Bone Clappers
c. 1500-1200 BCE
Description
Two-dimensional carved bone resembling an arm or forearm with hand. Obverse slightly raised and bowed while reverse is flat. Fingers indicated by four incised lines. Diagonal break across fingers. Wrist indicated by six incised lines. Circular pierce at top of arm.
Dimensions
12.4 x 2.75 x 0.07 cm (4 7/8 x 1 1/16)
Provenance
Acquired by the donor over the last thirty years as gifts from dealers.
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