Cup. A small bowl like cup made of carved and polished black and brown speckled stone, with a blocky handle projecting horizontally from one side.

Title

Cup. A small bowl like cup made of carved and polished black and brown speckled stone, with a blocky handle projecting horizontally from one side.

Identifier

ABDUA:17413

Description

Extremely finely polished surface, triangular tab handle. Was once in the 'museum' at the Burn o' Vat, from where it was purchased by Dr Johnson. Found near, or within, one of the hut circles on Culblean Hill.

Date

Early: -600 Late: 1000 Period: IA EMED

Format

stone granite, carved, Dia: 75 mm H: 74 mm

Coverage

Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland, Culblean Glenmuick Tullich & Glengairn Aberdeenshire

Type

Physical Object

Provenance

Acquisition Source: Johnston, Esther Dr

UUID

779b663e-f643-4a66-8be1-d600b5721a55

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