Ball

This small bronze ball was found at Walston in Lanarkshire. It is unique, without any known parallels, and its purpose is not known. The decoration suggests that it might date sometime between 200 and 800 AD.

The ball is decorated with spiral lines, made when the object was cast. Similar spirals are found on late Roman dragonesque brooches, and on early Christian manuscripts and metalwork.

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Online ID:	000-100-033-214-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.AS 39
Date:	Between 200 and 800 AD
Material:	Copper alloy; ornamented with spiral lines
Dimensions:	1.50" D
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Who:	Sim Collection
Where:	Scotland, Lanarkshire, Walston
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Description:	Decorated copper alloy ball from Walston
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