RecordBracelets< 1 of 1 > Back From Mains of Auchinbadie, Montblairy, Banffshire; Belhelvie, Aberdeenshire
BraceletsThese two massive bronze bracelets were found at Mains of Auchinbadie at Montblairy in Banffshire and at Belhelvie in Aberdeenshire. They are ostentatious items of jewellery worn to display wealth and power sometime between 100 and 300 AD. This picture shows the back of the bracelets. They both are penannular in shape, closing close together but without fastenings. Both bracelets are obviously of similar appearance and workmanship. Originally both had enamel inserts in the openings. Massive bracelets are a distinctly Scottish form of display in the early centuries AD and they seem to have been made in northeast Scotland. They were worn, probably in pairs, on the upper arms. Almost all seem to be for male arms. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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