Title |
A pictish origin for Hnefatafl? |
Authors |
David Lawrence |
Abstract |
A unique example of Pictish anthropomorphic art was recently discovered in Orkney, incised on the surface of a cattle bone. The find is described and compared with related objects. The carved bone is interpreted as a gaming piece and may, together with other finds from Orkney, hold implications for the origins of hnefatafl. . |
Keywords |
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Published: 2014/02/21 |
Author Details |
David Lawrence bighairydave@btinternet.com Orkney Archaeology Tours Bayview Birsay Orkney UK |