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CollectionABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object NameBeaker
Pot
415 273 276 554 764 531
N2
S4
Object NumberABDUA:19702
Other NumberA233+2; PAR01
Other Number TypeOld number; Collection no
PeriodEBA
Brief DescriptionAccording to the Senatus Minutes for 24 October 1854, was donated by a Mr Gordon to the Museum at Marischal College on that date
Dimensions(min/max) in mm. H=170.5/178.5; Rim(Dia)=139.2/140.5; Base(Dia)=78.8/81.1; Wall Thick=8.1/9.9; Neck Depth=41.8/46.3
MaterialsFired clay,pottery
ConditionGood
CompletenessComplete
Object Production Date2400 BC-1800 BC
Place KeyEurope, Scotland, North East, Parkhill, New Machar Aberdeenshire
Field Collection Date24/10/1854
Publication NoteLEMUR Database. University of Aberdeen Senatus Minutes for 24 October (1854)Reid R W (1902) Proceedings of the Anatomical & Anthropological Society of the University of Aberdeen p9Reid R W (1924) Illustrated Catalogue of Specimens from Prehistoric Interments found in NE Scotland University of Aberdeen No4Abercromby (1912) Bronze Age Pottery of Great Britain & Ireland fig238Crichton-Mitchell Scottish Beaker List in PSAS v68 p179 no17Clarke (1970) Beaker Pottery of Great Britain & Ireland no1484Shepherd (1986) Powerful Pots p30 and illus 2 (incorrectly titled 'Cist 1 Borrowstone');
Aquisition SourceGordon Mr (of Parkhill)
Aquisition Date24/10/1854
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