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The remains of two characters, slightly scratched, possibly part of a longer sequence. Assuming that the orientation of this inscription is in accordance with that of [[index::VN-14.1]], we should be faced with the upper parts of the last two letters. The '''right''' one might then be {{c||Þ3}} or {{c||Φ2}}, but note that Phi occurs in [[index::VN-14.1]] in a rounded and very slender shape. Non-script (one of the more elaborate [[index::Non-script notational systems|asterisk-based symbols]]?) cannot be excluded. | |||
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Revision as of 15:29, 27 October 2014
| Inscription | |
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| Transliteration: | ?? |
| Original script: | ?? |
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| Object: | VN-14 bone (bone) (Inscriptions: VN-14.1, VN-14.2) |
| Position: | outside |
| Script: | unknown |
| Direction of writing: | ambiguous |
| Number of characters: | 2 |
| Number of lines: | 1 |
| Craftsmanship: | engraved |
| Current condition: | damaged, fragmentary |
| Date of inscription: | 3rd–1st centuries BC [from object] |
| Date derived from: | archaeological context [from object] |
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| Language: | unknown |
| Meaning: | unknown |
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| Alternative sigla: | none |
Images
 Object VN-14 bone with inscription VN-14.2.
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 Inscription VN-14.2.
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Commentary
Unpublished.
The remains of two characters, slightly scratched, possibly part of a longer sequence. Assuming that the orientation of this inscription is in accordance with that of VN-14.1, we should be faced with the upper parts of the last two letters. The right one might then be 
or 
, but note that Phi occurs in VN-14.1 in a rounded and very slender shape. Non-script (one of the more elaborate asterisk-based symbols?) cannot be excluded.
