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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: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  W.SFA 6
• Date: 213 - 536
  Between 200 and 540 AD
  
• Material: Wood
  Bowl
  
• 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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