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Shovel

Description

Shovel made from an ox scapula with smoothed edges, from Skara Brae, Orkney

Museum reference

X.HA 514 A

Collection

Object name

Materials

Physical description

Bone, scapula, ox; with edges smoothed; damaged

Collection place(s)

Skara Brae, Skaill, Sandwick, Orkney, Scotland, Northern Europe

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