Incised graffiti on a stone

This graffiti incised on a stone was found during excavations at Jarlshof in Shetland. It is one of several rough sketches etched on local stone, made sometime between 800 and 1300.

The drawing has two parallel rows of interlace, a motif found on carved monumental stones and manuscripts of the period. The stone is broken at both ends.

Slate is easily etched, and ideal for use as a trial piece or for doodling. A number of pieces of slate have been found at Jarlshof, with a range of drawings.

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Online ID:	000-100-042-686-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 796
Date:	Between 800 and 1300
Material:	Stone; oblong; broken at both ends; drawing, two parallel rows of interlace
Dimensions:	2.80" x 1.20" x 0.30"
What:	Motif piece
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Where:	Scotland, Shetland, Sumburgh, Jarlshof
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Description:	Oblong stone motif piece broken at both ends, from Jarlshof
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