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TITLE
Oval implement of porphyry
EXTERNAL ID
QZP40_2471_VOLXII_P271A
DISTRICT
Shetland
DATE OF IMAGE
1876
PERIOD
1780s
SOURCE
Highland Libraries
ASSET ID
31641
KEYWORDS
knives
tools
stones
rocks
blades
implements
Oval implement of porphyry

An example of a flat oval implement or knife of porphyry. Porphyry is a fine-grained igneous rock which contains isolated crystals. The rock is usually red or purple but this example, we are told in the book, was of a greyish colour. The edge was sharp all the way round.

This illustration was taken from 'Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. Vol XII, Part I' (1876-77)

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Oval implement of porphyry

1780s

knives; tools; stones; rocks; blades; implements

Highland Libraries

Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (illustrations)

An example of a flat oval implement or knife of porphyry. Porphyry is a fine-grained igneous rock which contains isolated crystals. The rock is usually red or purple but this example, we are told in the book, was of a greyish colour. The edge was sharp all the way round.<br /> <br /> This illustration was taken from 'Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. Vol XII, Part I' (1876-77)