Record

CollectionABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object NameBeaker pot
415 273 276 554 764 531
N3
Object NumberABDUA:19696
Other NumberA229+2 ; ELR01
Other Number TypeOld number; Collection no
PeriodLNEO EBA
Brief DescriptionSmall, Late Northern British beaker, with three bands of decoration (twisted cord, horizontal bands, herringbone) separated by two plain horizontal bands, the outside of the pot is slightly burnished, The beaker was found in association with a burial at Elrick, Aberdeenshire in the 19th century.
Dimensions(min/max) in mm. H=131.3/141.0; Rim(Dia)=116.9/119.2; Base(Dia)=77.4/78.0; Wall Thick=8.9/9.8; Neck Depth=41.4/43.6
MaterialsPottery
CompletenessComplete
Techniquehandbuilt fired
Object Production Date2400 BC-1800 BC
Place KeyEurope, Scotland, North East, Hill, of, Elrick Newhills Aberdeenshire
Publication NoteLEMUR Database
Reid R W (1924) Illustrated Catalogue of Specimens from Prehistoric Interments found in NE Scotland University of Aberdeen No 29Clarke D L 1970 The Beaker Pottery of Great Britain & Ireland no 1452Crichton-Mitchell Scottish Beaker List in PSAS 68 p179 no 49Mentioned in PSAS 59 pp208-9 slip file
Aquisition SourceGalloway, A. Rudolf, Dr
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