RecordCarved stone ball< 1 of 1 > Back From Lumphanan, Aberdeenshire
Carved stone ballThis carved stone ball was found at Lumphanan in Aberdeenshire. It was a symbol of power, used between 3200 and 2500 BC. The ball has four circular knobs, three of them decorated. Carved stone balls are a distinctly Scottish find, with over 425 known, most from Aberdeenshire. They are similar in size. Many functions have been suggested. Whatever their function, they were prestigious possessions, symbols of power. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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