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Vessel metal / plate / portion

Description

Edge portion of a flat silver plate with solid beads, from Traprain Law

Museum reference

X.GVA 71 B

Collection

Archaeology

Object name

Vessel metal / plate / portion

Materials

Silver

Physical description

Silver; flat; edge portion; solid beads; much battered and corroded

Collection place(s)

Traprain Law, East Lothian, Scotland, Northern Europe

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Canmore Site Record

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