Scanned image of a drawing of a stone artefact viewed from three different perspectives. See also E 40893 for plan.
SC 875730
Description Scanned image of a drawing of a stone artefact viewed from three different perspectives. See also E 40893 for plan.
Date c. 1890 to 1920
Collection Papers of John Nicolson, antiquarian, Keiss, Caithness, Scotland
Catalogue Number SC 875730
Category On-line Digital Images
Scope and Content Watercolour of a stone object from Caithness, Highland This watercolour was produced by John Nicolson (1843-1934) who lived in Nybster, north-east Caithness. Nicolson was a keen artist and archaeologist who excavated a number of sites towards the end of the 19th century. Nicolson was also a keen collector of strange objects! From the illustration alone, it is difficult to be sure what the object is or how old it is. Nicolson left us no clues. However, discussions with Nicolson's grandson suggest that the stone is a piece of natural rock, with apparent connections to Northumberland. Why Nicolson painted it, and indeed where it came from, will always remain a mystery. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
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