Playing piece

This small stone playing piece was found at the Viking settlement site of Jarlshof in Shetland. It dates from between 800 and 1200.

Conical playing piece of travertine, from Jarlshof

Viking gaming pieces of bone, amber, glass or stone have been found both in settlements and burials. Various types of games were played, including a type of war game and others involving the use of dice.

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Online ID:	000-100-042-675-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.HSA 775
Date:	Between 800 and 1200
Material:	Travertine; conical
Dimensions:	1.20" H x 1.50" D
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Where:	Scotland, Shetland, Sumburgh, Jarlshof
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