RecordBowlFrom Unstan, Orkney
BowlThis ceramic bowl is one of a number found in a chambered cairn at Unstan on Orkney. It was placed as a grave gift inside the tomb, and probably contained an offering of food or drink. The bowl dates between 3400 and 2900 BC. This fine ware bowl has a decorated collar and a round base. It is incomplete and has been restored. It shows signs of having been burnt after breakage. This type of pot has been named an 'Unstan bowl' after the finds from Unstan. Unstan bowls have been found in Orkney and the Western Isles, and similar bowls are known from the northern mainland. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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