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Beads of amber
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These amber beads were found in a burial mound somewhere in Lanarkshire along with six locally made cannel coal beads. They are made of Scandinavian amber, and were imported from northern Europe sometime between 2450 and 2000 BC.
The beads are in the shape of miniature battle axes, a symbol of power in Scotland and Continental Europe.
Only the wealthiest and highest status people had access to gold and amber in Bronze Age Britain. Amber beads and full-sized stone battle axes are known from early individual burials across the North Sea. These beads are unique in Scotland.
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- Online ID: 000-190-000-962-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
- Project:
National Museums Scotland
Project description View all records in project - Ref: National Museums Scotland X.EQ 110
- Date: Between 2450 and 2000 BC
- Material: Amber; in form of a perforated stone hammer head
Amber; in form of a perforated stone hammer head
Amber; in form of a perforated stone hammer head
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Bead
Bead - Dimensions:
- What: Bead
Bead
Bead - Subject:
- Who: Sim Collection
Sim Collection - Where: Scotland, Lanarkshire
Scotland, Lanarkshire
Scotland, Lanarkshire - Event:
- Description: Scandinavian Late Neolithic amber axe-shaped bead from a tumulus in Lanarkshire
Scandinavian Late Neolithic amber axe-shaped bead from a tumulus in Lanarkshire
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