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From Howmae, North Ronaldsay, Orkney

Postcard of Sword.
000-100-038-892-C
© National Museums Scotland

Sword

This fragment of a bone sword from Howmae on North Ronaldsay in Orkney was probably a toy. It was made from a large rib between 100 BC and 400 AD.

Only handle and part of the blade survive. The upper part of the blade is ornamented by four dot-like depressions in the form of a square.


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Online ID: 000-100-038-892-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.GO 186
Date: Between 100 BC and 400 AD
Material: Bone; formed from large rib; ornamented at blade end by four dot depressions in the form of a square
Dimensions: 3.13" L
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Who: Dr William Traill
John Traill
Where: Scotland, Orkney, North Ronaldsay, Howmae
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Description: Bone sword, possibly a toy, from Howmae, North Ronaldsay
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