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Early ceramic pot

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From near Craignish Castle, Argyll

Postcard of Early ceramic pot.
000-100-035-905-C
© National Museums Scotland

Early ceramic pot

This ceramic pot was found near Craignish Castle in Argyll in a stone cist (box-like grave) together with a stone axehead. It probably contained an offering of food or drink. Other cists were found nearby, suggesting the former presence of a cemetery.

The pot is decorated over most of its exterior surface with stab impressions and impressions of twisted cord. It has been partly restored.

From around 2500 BC, individual burial became popular over much of Scotland. In most cases, the only item to be buried with the dead was a pot. In this grave the corpse may have lain on a cattle hide - a sign of status.


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Online ID: 000-100-035-905-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.EQ 434
Date: Between 2200 and 1650 BC
Material: Ceramic
Dimensions: 6.50" H
What: Pottery / food vessel
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Where: Scotland, Argyll, Craignish Castle
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Description: Food vessel found near Craignish Castle, Argyll
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