archaeology

 The fourth winning object of 2008 is this super lead alloy artefact.  From the late 16th Century, this is a fine example of a moulded whistle. Decorated with a birds of prey, it is most likely to be worn on the finger as is evident by the attached ring and would have probably belonged to a child. It was discovered during 1988’s excavations at Braidwell Street in Southwark

To find out more about the excavation, visit the LAARC’s online catalogue and search for BRA88.

http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/laarc/catalogue/