**Collection:** Prehistory and Historical Archeology Dept. **Inv.-No.:** [UF-19018.011.5](https://www.online.landessammlungen-noe.at/objects/ 232718) **Material:** Antler **Dimensions:** 13,6 × 1,8 cm **Dating:** 568-710 CE The tool is made of antler, and is possibly one of the tines of a red deer antler. It has been hollowed out at the thicker end, and features a central perforation, decorated with a diamond and dot pattern. In older literature, such objects of unknown function are identified as devices to loosening tight knots. On occasion, similarly decorated antler segments have been utilised as components of horse bridles. The antler segments were attached to the bridle bit by means of a central perforation. This object was digitized through the ‘Kulturerbe digital’ program of the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Public Service and Sport.