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Orkney

Stromness Museum

Stromness Museum is an independent museum managed by volunteers from the Orkney Natural History Society. Dating back to 1812, the museum has had a number of homes. The displays discuss the maritime and natural history of Orkney. Within the collection there are a small number of ancient Egyptian objects including two faience shabtis of a temple overseer.

Collections size: <10 objects

Two blue statuettes of sarcophaguses
Two faience shabtis from Stromness Museum's collection. © Stromness Museum