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from Stack House, An Ard, Gairloch, Ross and Cromarty
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This bronze ingot was found next to Stack House at An Ard at Gairloch in Ross and Cromarty. It could have been used to make a bronze weapon or tool such as a dagger or small axehead. The ingot probably dates from between 2300 and 2000 BC.
The dagger-shaped ingot is made of bronze containing arsenic. One edge is badly nicked.
Early metalworkers made a range of tools and weapons from bronze. Some were cast in clay or stone moulds. Others were hammered from ingots. Ingots were also useful for transporting metal between places.
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- Online ID: 000-100-034-784-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland
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- Date: Between 2300 and 2000 BC
- Material: Bronze, arsenical; dagger-shaped; one edge badly nicked
- Dimensions: 3.80" L x 1.70" max W x 0.25" thick
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- Where: Scotland, Ross and Cromarty, Gairloch, An Ard, Stack House
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- Description: Dagger-shaped ingot of arsenical bronze from Stack House, An Ard
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