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From Loch Loyal, Sutherland
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This bronze punch was found at Loch Loyal in Sutherland. It was used in metalworking, sometime between 1200 and 750 BC.
The punch is roughly square in cross-section.
Metalworkers used a range of specialist tools, such as punches and tracers, to decorate metal objects. The designs were tried out on trial pieces before applying them to metal.
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- Online ID: 000-100-034-446-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland
Project description View all records in project - Ref: National Museums Scotland X.DO 53
- Date: Between 1200 and 750 BC
- Material: Bronze
- Dimensions: 3.80" L; 0.40" across square cross-section
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- Where: Scotland, Sutherland, Loch Loyal
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- Description: Bronze punch from Loch Loyal, Sutherland
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