Charmstone

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This rock crystal charmstone is possibly from Perthshire. It is cut for mounting.

Charm of rock crystal cut for mounting, possibly from Perthshire

It was given to the Museum in 1848 by the Marquis of Breadalbane.

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• Online ID: 000-100-103-768-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NO 16
• Date: Medieval
  
• Material: Rock crystal
  
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• Subject: Jewellery: charms, amulets (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Where: Scotland, Perthshire
  
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• References:
  • Black, G. F., 'Charmstones of rock-crystal' in Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 29 (1894-5), pp 439-48 
  • Black, G.F. 'Scottish charms and amulets', Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 27 (1892-3), p 443 
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