Figure-stones at the Rijksmuseum

A good friend of mine alerted me to the Rijksmuseum whom now have a display of figure-stones from Fontmaure in the entrance hall. Whilst they are perhaps not all of the highest quality that I have observed from this particular occupation site (see my web site for more) this is a welcome move from a prestigious centre. It is time that the debate concerning the incorporation of exograms in lithics is moved on from the knee-jerk reaction to dismiss the idea as incredulous as many commentators still do.

The figure-stone exhibition is open for viewing until March 13th 2016.

Larger images of three of the artefacts are available on the Rijksmuseum web site.

http://www.rmo.nl/tentoonstellingen/figuurstenen