Early Medieval (400AD - 1099AD)
Craft, industry and trade
Piece of quartz crystal
- Period:
- Early Medieval
- Description:
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Piece of quartz crystal.
It was found in a sixth centruy grave at Whithorn and may have been kept as an amulet or charm. However, wear patterns on its upper surfaces indicate that it was used as a rubber or burnisher at some point.
- Materials/Media:
- Quartz
- Source:
- The Whithorn Trust
- Digital Number:
- WTAH050
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