Ashmolean Museum: British Archaeology Collections - Rationalisation and Enhancement Project

The collections at the Ashmolean Museum contain material from Scotland covering a variety of periods. The object below, although probably not from Scotland, was possibly purchased by John Evans because of the close likeness of the object to the flag of Scotland.
	The black stone hammerhead with a diagonal cross of white quartz was purchased by John Evans at a Sotheby's sale in 1898. (AN1927.5963)
A broad, double-edged sword blade, decorated and dated 1542 was most probably made for James V of Scotland. The blade forms part of the original Tradescant collection. (AN1685.B105)
The five stone balls (AN1927.2727-31)
Discover more about a selection of Scottish objects from Shetland Isles and the Orkney Isles Discover more about the John Evans Collections at the Ashmolean Museum