The rock crystal jar is due to go on display for the first time ever (Neil Hanna/PA) A Viking-age rock crystal jar previously owned by a bishop which was part of a hoard found by a metal ...

The jar is due to go on display at Kirkcudbright Galleries on November 8, near where it was discovered. Bar worker died after suffering ‘trauma wound’ caused by pet dog, inquest told ...

The rock crystal jar is due to go on display for the first time ever (Neil Hanna/PA) A Viking-age rock crystal jar previously owned by a bishop which was part of a hoard found by a metal ...

“The jar was the subject of international attention when we first revealed the inscription, and it’s great to be able to put it on display it for the first time in Kirkcudbright.” Maureen Johnstone, ...

The rock crystal jar is part of a wider collection of items discovered in 2014 called the Galloway Hoard. Viking-age jar found by metal detectorist to go on display for first time Skip to main content ...

A close-up of the rock crystal jar (Neil Hanna/PA) The 5cm high jar resembles an ornate perfume bottle and is decorated in gold filigree. It is thought to have had an ecclesiastical function ...

A close-up of the rock crystal jar (Neil Hanna/PA) The 5cm high jar resembles an ornate perfume bottle and is decorated in gold filigree. It is thought to have had an ecclesiastical function ...

“The jar was the subject of international attention when we first revealed the inscription, and it’s great to be able to put it on display it for the first time in Kirkcudbright.” Maureen Johnstone, ...