Handle

Description

Bone handle with an animal head at socketed end and decorative panel on each side of body, from Jarlshof, Shetland, 850 - 1000 AD

Museum reference

X.HSA 282

Collection

Archaeology

Object name

Handle

Date

850 - 1000

Materials

Bone

Physical description

Bone; square section, body curved and tapering; animal head at socketed end; decorative panel on each side of body

Collection place(s)

Jarlshof, Sumburgh, Shetland, Scotland, Northern Europe

Links to other web pages

Canmore Site Record

On display

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