A decorated skaill knife from Skara Brae, Orkney

Alan Saville (Author)


Keywords:
Pottery Decoration, Skaill Knife
Period(s):
Mesolithic

Abstract


A newly recognised stone implement is described. The implement is of expedient nature and its schematic incised motifs suggest a trial piece, perhaps linked to the design of pottery decoration.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.124.103.111

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Published
30-11-1995
How to Cite
Saville, A. (1995). A decorated skaill knife from Skara Brae, Orkney. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 124, 103–111. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.124.103.111
Issue
Vol. 124 (1995)
Section
Articles
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.124.103.111