Incised graffiti on a piece of slate

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

The drawing depicts an equal-armed cross with small scrolls.

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:	000-100-043-186-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 4109
Date:	Between 800 and 1300
Material:	Slate; incised on one face with an equal arm cross with small scrolls springing from the arms and ends
Dimensions:	2.50" x 2.75" x 0.40" thick
What:	Slate / portion
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Where:	Scotland, Shetland, Sumburgh, Jarlshof
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Description:	Broken piece of slate incised on one face with an equal-armed cross with small scrolls, from Jarlshof
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