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From Jarlshof, Shetland
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This slate knife was found at Jarlshof in Shetland. It dates from between 1000 and 600 BC. It could have been used for a variety of purposes, including skinning.
The small flat knife is made from a flaked piece of slate.
The inhabitants of Jarlshof made use of the abundant local supplies of stone to make crude-looking but effective tools.
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- Online ID: 000-100-042-934-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.HSA 3285
- Date: Between 1000 and 600 BC
- Material: Slate; broken
- Dimensions: 5.60" x 3.38"
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- Where: Scotland, Shetland, Sumburgh, Jarlshof
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- Description: Flat slate knife with finely serrated edge, from Jarlshof
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