Cup

This wooden cup was found in Dalvaird Moss at Glenluce in Wigtownshire. It was probably an offering to the gods, made sometime between 200 and 540 AD.

Handled wooden bowl from Dalvaird Moss, Glenluce, 213 - 536

Classical sources suggest that native religious rites were practised in natural places rather than monumental buildings. Watery places in particular had religious significance, and were places where objects were ritually deposited.

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Online ID:	000-100-000-051-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland W.SFA 6
Date:	213 - 536 Between 200 and 540 AD
Material:	Wood
Dimensions:	5.30" L x 1.75" deep
What:	Bowl
Subject:	The kitchen - wooden bowls for cooking or table (NMAS Classification)
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Where:	Scotland, Wigtownshire, Glenluce, Dalvaird Moss
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