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<p>One for musicians, local history enthusiasts or perhaps even one of the many businesses at the St Martin at Palace Plain area of Norwich where this 12th century flute was discovered in 1971. Dating back to the 12th century, this incredible instrument is carved from swan wing bone. The four tone holes are carefully shaped to make a good seal with fingers and the usage pattern suggests that it was probably played one-handed, the player used their other hand to beat a drum or tabor. One of Norwich’s earliest street performers perhaps?</p><p><strong>The minimum donation to become a Silver Adopter of this object is £30.</strong> After clicking 'Donate', please enter this amount before continuing. Donations under the suggested amount will still count towards our target but will be considered a donation rather than an adoption. </p><p>You can also choose to become a Gold Adopter of this item by entering the total amount of £300, provided there are no other adopters yet. </p><p>Once you have made payment there will be an option to tick a box ‘I’m happy to be contacted by Norfolk Museums Development Foundation to hear more about the impact of my donation, its appeals, events and other ways to donate, by email and post.’ If you do not click to accept further contact or send us your contact details we will be unable to send you your adopter pack. Please be assured that we will not send you further marketing materials unrelated to your adoption and you can opt out at any time. </p><p>If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of adopting an object please e-mail keep.project@norfolk.gov.uk </p><p><strong>All anonymous adopters must contact keep.project@norfolk.gov.uk to receive their adoption pack as your contact details are not forwarded to us.</strong></p>