Line sinker

Description

Steatite line sinker with central transverse perforation and plug hole in base, from Jarlshof

Museum reference

X.HSA 589

Collection

Archaeology

Object name

Line sinker

Materials

Steatite

Physical description

Steatite; tapering towards each end; central transverse perforation, plug hole in base; lengthwise groove along each face

Collection place(s)

Jarlshof, Sumburgh, Shetland, Scotland, Northern Europe

References

Maldonado, A. 2021. Crucible of Nations: Scotland from Viking Age to Medieval Kingdom. Edinburgh: National Museums Scotland.

Links to other web pages

Canmore Site Record

On display

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