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Net Markers of the Disciples

Artist Ian Hamilton Finlay (Nassau, Bahamas, 1925 - 2006)

AssociatedAssociated with Joyce Laing (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1939 - 2022)

Date1999

Mediumlead

ClassificationsSculptures

Dimensions1.5 x 4.3 x 2cm

AcquisitionPresented in 2012 by Joyce Laing OBE.

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDAG017724

About Me'Net Markers of the Disciples' was produced as a Christmas Card and 'Pocket Sculpture', which Finlay sent to friends at Christmas, 1999. The text in the accompanying card explains:

"Net markers, traditionally made of wood or cork, were used to establish ownership of nets. They would be carved with the fisherman's initials (sometimes a monogram) or later, as boats and their crews grew larger, with the Fishing Numbers of the fisherman's boat.

SP, Simon Peter; A, Andrew; Jn, John; Js, James. Hence, Net Markers of the Disciples."

This object is part of an archive that belonged to Joyce Laing, OBE. The artist, Ian Hamilton Finlay, was a personal friend.