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These two pots were found in burials at Shiel Loch at Torcraik in Midlothian and at Doune in Perthshire. The one on the right was found in a child's burial, with a miniature macehead, indicating a child of high status.

Both pots are decorated over most of their exterior space.

From around 2500 BC, individual burial became popular over much of Scotland. In most cases, the only item to be buried with the dead was a pot containing an offering of food or drink.

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-428-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.EE 10
• Date: 2200 - 1650 BC
  Between 2200 and 1650 BC
  
• Material: Ceramic; ornamented over the whole outer surface
  Pottery / food vessel
  Pottery / food vessel
  
• Dimensions: 4.50" x 4.00"
  4.75" x 5.75"
  
• What: Pottery / food vessel
  Pottery / food vessel
  
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• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Borthwick, Torcraik, Shiel Loch
  Scotland, Perthshire, Doune, Glenhead
  
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• Description: Food vessel ornamented over the whole outer surface, from Glenhead, Doune
  Food vessel from Shiel Loch, Torcraik, Midlothian, Early Bronze Age, 2200 - 1650 BC
  
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