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Carved stone ball

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From Aberdeenshire

Postcard of Carved stone ball.
000-100-033-229-C
© National Museums Scotland

Carved stone ball

This 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 ball has six knobs surrounded by raised borders.

Carved stone balls are distinctly Scottish objects, with over 425 known. Most have been found in Aberdeenshire. They are similar in size. Many, as this example, have stone knobs, with six the most common number.


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Online ID: 000-100-033-229-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.AS 111
Date: Between 3200 and 2500 BC
Material: Greenstone; with six knobs surrounded by raised border
Dimensions: 3.00" D
What: Ball
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Where: Scotland, Aberdeenshire
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Description: Carved stone ball with six knobs and worked interspaces, from Aberdeenshire
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