Antler mouthpiece, Whithorn

An abraded mouthpiece for a whistle or flute, dating to the 9th century. The air hole lacks the sharp edge of a modern mouthpiece and would have required the use of a separate reed.  
Object no :
WTAH060
Collection :
Domestic
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
NA
Materials :
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Location :
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Related site :
Whithorn Early Med
Accession number :
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Copyright :
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