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ABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object Name
witch stone
amulet
777
Object Number
ABDUA:18917
Other Number
A164+1
Other Number Type
old number
Brief Description
One hole goes right through stone, several other holes as if for thumb and finger holds.
Dimensions
L: 75 mm TH: 38 mm
Materials
stone
Place Key
Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland, Orkney
Inscription Content
handwritten label: Witch Stone from Orkney
Publication Note
LEMUR database
Caption
"'Witch stone' from Orkney."
Author: Inglis,Jim & Curtis,Neil Date: 1990 Purpose: Encyclopaedia of the North-East
Aquisition Source
Henderson, J C Trustees
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