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From Craigdhu, North Queensferry, Fife
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This small ceramic pot was found inside an urn in a burial from Craigdu at North Queensferry in Fife. The burial dates between 2050 and 1500 BC.
Miniature food vessel found inside an encrusted urn, from Craigdhu, North Queensferry
By around 1750 BC, in mainland Scotland, cremation had become the favoured funerary custom. With the exception of small accessory vessels such as this one, grave goods were rare and generally modest.
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- Online ID: 000-100-035-036-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.EC 7
- Date: Between 2050 and 1500 BC
- Material: Ornamented
Pottery / food vessel - Dimensions: 2.00" x 2.75"
- What: Pottery / food vessel
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- Where: Scotland, Fife, North Queensferry, Craigdhu
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