From Monquhitter, Aberdeenshire and Traprain Law, East Lothian
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Pendants and gemstone
These three objects were used as amulets. The smaller stone pendant and black gemstone are from a hoard found at Monquhitter in Aberdeenshire containing amulets of different forms. The larger imitation jet pendant is from Traprain Law in East Lothian.
All three objects resemble jet, an expensive and highly prized material which is found only in Yorkshire in Britain.
Magic and superstition were an integral part of everyday life. Charms and amulets were commonly carried, although sometimes it is difficult to identify them as such or interpret their symbolism.
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000-100-035-853-C |
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National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland X.GV 582 |
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Between 0 and 400 AD Monquhitter objects: 100-300 AD; Traprain Law pendant: 0-400 AD
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Material: |
Jet Jet; groove on one side Stone; oval; uncut; with layer of white quartz through the centre and bevelled edges
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Dimensions: |
1.50" D 1.50" x 1.25" 2.13" D
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What: |
Pendant ring Plaque Ring
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Where: |
Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Monquhitter, Cairnhill Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Monquhitter, Cairnhill Scotland, East Lothian, Traprain Law
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Description: |
Jet ring from Monquhitter Uncut oval plaque of stone with a layer of white quartz through the centre and bevelled edges, from Monquhitter Pendant ring of imitation jet, from Traprain Law, East Lothian, between 0 and 400 AD
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- Anderson, Joseph. Notices of cists discovered in a cairn at Cairnhill, Parish of Monquhitter, Aberdeenshire, and at Doune, Perthshire. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 36 (1901-2).
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