Flute

Many fragments of medieval bone flutes have been excavated in Exeter. This one, shown on the right in the photograph, is made from a bird’s tibia, possibly a swan. It has two finger-holes.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
300/1988/B1
Category
Antiquities
Collection Class
Exeter archaeology
Collection Area Region
Northern Europe
Collector Excavator
Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit
Material
bone (bird)
Common Name
flute
Simple Name
flute
Period Classification
Medieval (1200-1500)
Production Year Low
1100
Production Year High
1200

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flute; tibia; swan