Strainer

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This bronze strainer is from a hoard of Roman bowls and strainers found at Helmsdale in Sutherland. The objects were perhaps a diplomatic gift - or bribe - to win over chieftains outside Roman control. They date from between 200 and 400 AD.

The strainer is well preserved, although the handle has broken off.

There are many ways in which Roman objects travelled beyond the frontier. Some were the result of trade or diplomatic gifts and bribes by the Romans to local chiefs. Others were then passed on from one native chief to another.

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-950-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  Q.L.1986.10
• Date: 200 - 400 AD
  Between 200 and 400 AD
  
• Material: Bowl / strainer
  
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• What: Bowl / strainer
  
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• Where: Scotland, Sutherland, Helmsdale
  
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• Description: Bronze bowl or strainer from Helmsdale, Sutherland, 200 - 400 AD
  
• References:
  • Calder, Jenni. The wealth of a nation. Edinburgh: National Museums of Scotland and Glasgow: Richard Drew Publishing, 1989, p. 153. 
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