Sword pommel

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This whalebone sword pommel was found at the Broch of Burrian on North Ronaldsay in Orkney. It was used sometime between 200 BC and 300 AD.

The tang of the sword blade fitted through the socket, so the pommel formed the end of the handle.

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• Online ID: 000-100-038-373-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.GB 278
• Date: Between 200 BC and 300 AD.
  
• Material: Antler; socketed transversely
  Pommel, sword
  
• Dimensions: 2.40" L
  
• What: Pommel, sword
  
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• Where: Scotland, Orkney, North Ronaldsay, Burrian
  
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• Description: Antler sword pommel, from Burrian
  
• References:
  • MacGregor, A. The Broch of Burrian, North Ronaldsay, Orkney. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 105 (1972-4), pp 63-118, no.127 
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