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

this compact and charming tool was likely used for precise flint knapping—ideal for flaking and shaping medium to small blades

Among the hundreds of designs manufactured

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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