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An exhibition exploring the origins of the northern Picts, showing some ancient treasures and new discoveries.
Drawing on recent fieldwork from the University of Aberdeen’s Archaeology Department, this exhibition explores the origins of the Pictish kingdoms of Northern Scotland.
Objects on show for the first time include a recently unearthed Pictish silver hoard discovered during fieldwork at Gaulcross, and new finds from the excavations at Rhynie.
On display from the University Museum’s collections are a beautiful Pictish silver chain and a carved stone depicting a sea eagle, along with loans of Pictish silver and other artefacts from Aberdeenshire Museums, National Museums Scotland and the British Museum.
The exhibition also includes experimental reconstructions of Pictish metalworking by the Scottish Sculpture Workshop, and artefacts by Rhynie Woman artists’ collective.
- Venue
- King's Museum