The archaeology and prehistoric annals of Scotland . field,—a figure little likely to be chosen for mere ornament. of this interesting relic is unknown. It was presented to theSociety by Lord Macdonald in 1782, as the handle of a Highlanddirk. From his extensive possessions in the Isle of Skye, it is notimprobable that it may have been found there, where the frequentdiscovery of relics of different periods attests the ancient presence ofa population skilled in the useful and ornamental arts. It measuresthree and five-eighth inches in height, and is fully equal, in pointof workmansh
The archaeology and prehistoric annals of Scotland . field,—a figure little likely to be chosen for mere ornament. of this interesting relic is unknown. It was presented to theSociety by Lord Macdonald in 1782, as the handle of a Highlanddirk. From his extensive possessions in the Isle of Skye, it is notimprobable that it may have been found there, where the frequentdiscovery of relics of different periods attests the ancient presence ofa population skilled in the useful and ornamental arts. It measuresthree and five-eighth inches in height, and is fully equal, in pointof workmanship, to any of the Lewis figures, though certainly ex-hibiting no characteristics which should suggest any doubt of itsnative workmanship. The annexed woodcut exhibits another chesspiece, apparently of astill later date, preserved in the collection formed by Sir John Clerkat Penicuick House. Attached to it is a parchment label in thehandwriting of the old Scottish Antiquary, which thus describes it: An ancient piece of sculpture on the tooth of a
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