This object is an authentic Iron Age soapstone cup discovered during archaeological excavations at the Knowe of Swandro dig site in Orkney, Scotland. [1]Key Details About the ObjectMaterial: Carved completely from soapstone (steatite), a soft rock that is easy to shape and retains heat well.Origin: Discovered by archaeologists from the University of Bradford inside a multi-period settlement site.Age: Dates back to the Iron Age, recovered from a room within a traditional roundhouse structure.Design: Features thick, rounded walls with a short, solid, projection handle extending out from the rimItem measures 2.5 in x 3.5 in x 4 in

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