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CollectionABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object NameBead (toggle)
301
XLIIb
Object NumberABDUA:15504
Other Numberx; 924/32
Other Number TypeOld number; Collection no
Brief DescriptionColour, clear with white and yellow core decoration, colour brown & white & yellow, yellow stripes (body), hatched brown & white (ends). An example of an Iron Age dumb-bell toggle
DimensionsL: 21mm, W: 6.6mm - 9mm
MaterialsGlass
ConditionGood
CompletenessComplete
Place KeyEurope, Scotland, North East, Buchan Aberdeenshire
Object History NoteThe object was displayed in the first exhibition ('100 Curiosities') at King's Museum which opened in April 2011.
Publication NoteGlaister J (1911) The Palace of History Scottish Exhibition Glasgow Vol 2Callander J G (1915) Manuscript Catalogue Callander Collection Marischal Museum
Aquisition SourceCallander, J Graham
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