Sculpted Stone from Rinyo, Rousay

3D Model

An unusual late Neolithic mushroom shaped sculpted stone with a chisel edge from Rinyo, Rousay, Orkney. This artefact is manufactred from a fine igneous rock with numerous void. Donated to the National Museum in 1937 by Walter G. Grant.

A similar artefact with a pointed end was found at Skara Brae (NMS X.HA 664).

L:90.2mm, B:69.85mm, T:66.8mm.

© National Museums Scotland. NMS X.BG 339.