Chain. A silver chain about 11 centimetres long with ring shaped links each about three centimetres wide. The chain alternates between single and double links.

Title

Chain. A silver chain about 11 centimetres long with ring shaped links each about three centimetres wide. The chain alternates between single and double links.

Identifier

ABDUA:15644

Description

Part of a metal chain, circular links, double linked alternating with single links. Is of a type usually referred to as 'Pictish'. Was found at a depth of 18' on the North promontory of Nigg Bay, Nigg, Kincardineshire, April 1796.

Date

Early: 450 Late: 1000 Period: EMED

Format

metal silver, beaten, L: 115 mm Dia (rings): 33 mm

Coverage

Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland, Nigg Bay (north headland) Nigg Aberdeen Kincardineshire

Source

Field Collector: Edward Mr
Field Collection Date: 1796

Relation

LEMUR:1000053 LEMUR:1000072

Type

Physical Object

Provenance

Acquisition Source: Troup, Jonathan Surgeon

UUID

e31df6f9-0908-4c10-ad50-54f85115dffb

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