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Looks like a bit of a plate from an echinoderm or some kind of fenestrated
coral. I wonder if whatever was in the pot was made with slaked or ground
limestone of some fossiliferous sort?

> Dear zooarchers,
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> The message is on behalf of a colleague - I have uploaded photos to
> BoneCommons. If you have any idea what it might be please e-mail me and I
> will forward her your message.
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> Thanks!
>
> Pia
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> http://www.alexandriaarchive.org/bonecommons/items/show/1982
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> "My dissertation is focused on micromorphology and geochemical analyses of
> soil to understand the degree of preservation of the organics in the
> deposits of Must Farm, East of England. I am also working on doing some
> light microscopy and SEM/EDS analysis of charred encrustations found in
> the pots in one of the deposits. I have spotted some small bones within
> the charred pottery residues, and was hoping to get some assistance with
> one bone's identification as it looks particularly distinctive. Any leads
> or suggestions will be much appreciated.
>
> Thank you!
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