Stylus

Stylus made from copper alloy and silver. This example originates from Icklingham, Suffolk and dates to approximately 900-1200 AD.

Styli like this were commonly found in monastic centres and were used to score lines on manuscripts or to write on wax tablets. The flat end was used to erase errors. Wax tablets and styli were used by monks to practice writing in order to illuminate manuscripts.

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