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Displays	Remove from selection Add to selection Reproduction Object numberRCSOM/B 3 Part 1 Scientific nameHomo sapiens CollectionOdontological CategoryArchaeological human remains Object nameSkull, Tooth loss, Alveolar bone loss, Un-mounted dry bone DescriptionSections of cranium including part of maxillae and a complete mandible, possibly an elderly male from an excavation at Breedon. Only the anterior teeth have been retained in the mandible. The molar teeth and 3 premolars have been lost ante-mortem resulting in resorption of the alveolar bone. A fragment of maxilla is present with loose teeth and some cranial fragments. The left incus is present. Post-mortem repair has been to the anterior most aspect of the bone. 85% complete. Collector/excavator Kenyon, Kathleen M presented Kenyon, Kathleen M, 1906-1978, archaeologist (1949) Related objectsRCSOM/B 3 Part 2 Physical Location LocationNot on public display: contact museum for access conditions Physical Information Physical descriptionDry Materialcardboard Dimensions Bibliography SourceKenyon 1950 SourceMiles 1962b SourceMiles 1962 SourceMiles 1963 SourceNewman & Levers 1979 SourceMiles 1972

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Object numberRCSOM/B 3 Part 1

Object nameSkull, Tooth loss, Alveolar bone loss, Un-mounted dry bone

DescriptionSections of cranium including part of maxillae and a complete mandible, possibly an elderly male from an excavation at Breedon. Only the anterior teeth have been retained in the mandible. The molar teeth and 3 premolars have been lost ante-mortem resulting in resorption of the alveolar bone. A fragment of maxilla is present with loose teeth and some cranial fragments. The left incus is present. Post-mortem repair has been to the anterior most aspect of the bone. 85% complete.

Collector/excavator

Kenyon, Kathleen M

presented

Kenyon, Kathleen M, 1906-1978, archaeologist (1949)

Related objectsRCSOM/B 3 Part 2