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Carved pendant of jet

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From Lochspouts Crannog, Ayrshire

Postcard of Carved pendant of jet.
000-100-043-415-C
© National Museums Scotland

Carved pendant of jet

This jet pendant was found at Lochspouts Crannog in Ayrshire. It was an expensive religious amulet, worn sometime between 900 and 1100.

The pendant is in the shape of a cross, and is decorated with incised circles. The shape is reminiscent of monumental stone crossheads from the period.

The only significant source of good quality jet occurs around Whitby in Yorkshire, although jet-related substances such as cannel coal and lignite are known from several places in Scotland. Jet was used in Scotland for high status objects.


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Online ID: 000-100-043-415-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.HW 11
Date: Between 900 and 1100
Material: Jet; cruciform; ornamented with incised circles
Dimensions: 1.50" D
What: Pendant
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Where: Scotland, Ayrshire, Lochspouts Crannog
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Description: Jet cruciform pendant ornamented with incised circles, from Lochspouts Crannog, Ayrshire
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