Figure 10
Figure 10: Polish on replica tip from use on slate; taken at 30x. Wear is an oval patch in the central third of the frame.
Dig Deeper
Bard Archaeology collaborated with Mill Road Elementary School in 1998, introducing fourth grade students to the concepts behind archaeology.
Even if you can't visit an archaeological site in-person, our online exhibit of the Bard 25 site lets you get up-close-and-personal with artifacts like this one.