Shale bead, Portpatrick

Portpatrick
A bi-conical perforated bead of polished shale.  Beads like this, made in imitation of jet, formed part of complete and highly decorative necklaces.   This bead forms part of the Anderson Collection and there is some confusion about its actual find spot.  It may have been discovered at Luce Sands and not Portpatrick.
Object no :
SMAH 054
Collection :
Domestic
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
Diameter: 20mm
Materials :
Shale
Location :
Portpatrick
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
2 Fmedia2 F10501082 Fsmah054a1945 143 shale bead portpatrick

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