The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700
Bone Disc Fragment [ARK00146]
Attached People: Collector (major) - Bargrave, John (1610-1680)Location(s): Current location at - Canterbury Cathedral Library and Archives (Library and/or Archive) -> Canterbury Cathedral (Institution)
Annotation:[Canterbury Catalog: Fragment piece of bone disc (and label: "3 tavernes"). Tabernae revolutionized the Roman economy because they were the first permanent retail structures within cities, which signified persistent growth and expansion within the economy. Fragment of bone disc. Thick on the outer edge with evident small hole in centre. Due to the size of the fragment the complete object was perhaps a game, too, or other form of implement.] (approx early - mid 17th cent)