Small wooden cup

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This small wooden cup was found in Shetland. It is an example of a simple, everyday vessel, used sometime between 340 and 600 AD. The cup is incomplete on one side.

Small wooden cup from Shetland

From the early historic period, vessels ranged from very simple objects, such as this simple wooden cup, to elaborate and precious drinking vessels meant for feasts. Wooden vessels such as this one only survive where conditions are favourable.

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• Online ID: 000-100-103-386-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  W.SFA 3
• Date: Between 340 and 600 AD
  
• Material: Wood
  Cup
  
• Dimensions: 3.60" D x 1.60" deep
  
• What: Cup
  
• Subject: The kitchen - wooden bowls for cooking or table (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Where: Scotland, Shetland
  
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