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From Gunnister, Northmavine, Shetland
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This horn container with wooden plug was discovered along with various objects on a man's body found at Gunnister in Northmavine in Shetland in the late 17th century. The container may have been used for holding ink.
Horn, closed at the wider end with a plug of wood, Gunnister, Northmavine, Shetland, late 17th century
When he died, the man was wearing a coat, breeches, cap and stockings. Among his possessions were a staved vessel, a horn spoon, a knife handle, a quill and writing board, a knitted woollen purse and a silk ribbon.
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- Online ID: 000-100-102-348-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland
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- Date: Late 17th century
- Material: Horn / wood
Horn - Dimensions: 3.25" L x 1.25" max D
- What: Horn
- Subject: Tools, implements and miscellaneous (NMAS Classification)
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- Where: Scotland, Shetland, Northmavine, Gunnister
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