A 2,000-year-old crystal jar, thought to be among the most mysterious pieces in the Galloway Hoard, has gone on public display in Scotland for the first time.

The small vessel - carved from rock crystal and finished with intricate gold filigree - is now a standout feature of the new exhibition at Kirkcudbright Galleries .

Though striking in appearance, the jar’s true intrigue lies in its survival, having been discovered hidden inside layers of linen, placed within a silk-lined leather pouch and sealed within a larger container alongside more than two dozen prized objects.

The ancient crystal jar with a 2000-year mystery revealed

Conservators described the textile wrappings - including what is believed to be Scotland’s earliest surviving silk - as exceptionally fragile, requiring mont

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