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Scoop
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From the Broch of Burray, Orkney
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This bone scoop was found at the Broch of Burray in Orkney. It was used sometime between 0 and 800 AD.
The scoop was made from an animal's shoulder bone. The roughly cut bowl is slightly damaged.
Simple bone scoops could have been used to ladle liquids and foodstuffs during cooking and serving.
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- Online ID: 000-100-038-392-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland
Project description View all records in project - Ref: National Museums Scotland X.GC 21
- Date: Between 0 and 800 AD
- Material: Bone
- Dimensions: 5.00" x 1.88"
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- Where: Scotland, Orkney, Burray
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- Description: Bone scoop from Burray
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