Scoop

This bone scoop from Jarlshof in Shetland dates from between 3000 and 2000 BC. It could have been used for scooping bone marrow from a bone.

The scoop was formed from a well-polished splinter. It has a long, narrow blade and well-defined neck, and is pierced through the head. The hole may indicated that the scoop was kept handy by being hung from a thread or thong.

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Online ID:	000-100-042-777-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 3025
Date:	Between 3000 and 2000 BC
Material:	Bone, from smooth well polished splinter; with neck and perforation through the head; long narrow blade
Dimensions:	4.00" x 0.50"
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Where:	Scotland, Shetland, Sumburgh, Jarlshof
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Description:	Bone scoop from Jarlshof
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