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Two-pronged fishing hook
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Two-pronged fishing hook
Number of tool
A11429:1184
Description of use
A two-pronged fishing hook with a looped shank. Made from iron rod with tapered ends, without barbs. Hooks like these were used for fishing large-sized fish.
Place of archaeological excavation
Mežotnes Hillfort
Material
Iron
Date
10th - 13th century
Location
National History Museum of Latvia
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