RecordCarved stone ball< 1 of 1 > Back from Aberdeenshire
Carved stone ballThis carved stone ball was found in Aberdeenshire. It dates from between 3200 and 2500 BC. Many functions have been suggested for these objects. Whatever their function, they were prestigious possessions, symbols of power. The gritty sandstone ball has been carved with four large and nine small circular knobs, and two of triangular shape. Carved stone balls have been found with as many as 160 knobs, but six is the most common number. Carved stone balls are distinctly Scottish objects, with over 425 known, all but a handful found in Scotland. While most are decorated with knobs, the treatment varies. Some are rounded, while others are squared. Some are barely outlined, while others are deeply cut to form prominent knobs. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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