It certainly does not look like a stone in the geological/petrological sense. But I wonder about gall, kidney and bladder stones. They can get large in cattle.
Richard
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>Subject: Re: [ZOOARCH] patholgical specimen
> From: Stephanie Vann <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Wed, 30 May 2007 13:40:55 +0000
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>Hi!
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>I've taken a look at this a couple of times now and I have to admit that I'm still a little baffled. I can see why you describe it as 'stone-like'. The generally lumpy, almost pillowy surface makes me suspect some sort of bone-forming response. Perhaps something to do with infection or inflammation?
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>I'm sorry that I cannot be more help, but I would be fascinated to hear what other suggestions have been made.
>Stephanie VannPhD CandidateSchool of Archaeology and Ancient HistoryUniversity of Leicester
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>Date: Fri, 25 May 2007 10:13:47 +0100From: [log in to unmask]: [ZOOARCH] patholgical specimenTo: [log in to unmask]
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>Morning all, I have posted photos of a pathological specimen on the ICAZ Animal Palaeopathology Working Group forum of the Bones Commons website, which I would very much appreciate feedback on from Zooarch members. The specimen is from an early 17th century context from a site in Somerset, UK. It's difficult to describe but please have a look and let me know what you think..
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>regards
>Lorrain Higbee
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