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The Pictish Beast is an animal like design that is was often used on the decoration of Pictish artifacts. The design of the Pictish beast, while obviously an animal of some kind, defies any more attempts at stringent definition. If depicted in a verti… more »

Painted Pebbles are a Pictish artifact found in Scotland. Painted Pebbles are a somewhat simpler Pictish artifact, compared to the likes of Pictish Stones. In essence, Painted Pebbles are no more than small stones with patterns painted on them. Typica… more »

Pictish Stones are relics of the ancient Pictish inhabitants of Scotland. There are a number of theories as to why Pictish stones were erected and what the symbols they are adorned with mean. For more information on their nature and classification, re… more »