from Mill of Laithers, Turriff, Aberdeenshire
Add to albumThis bronze bracelet was found at Mill of Laithers near Turriff in Aberdeenshire, possibly with part of a flat bronze axehead. It was made sometime between 2300 and 1750 BC.
The bracelet was made from a bronze bar, hammered flat and bent to make a ring. Its outer surface had engraved decoration, now worn.
This would have been a prestigious possession, as bronze objects were not available to all members of the community around this time.
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- Online ID: 000-100-104-513-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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- Ref: National Museums Scotland Q.L.1962.139
- Date: 2300 - 1750 BC
Between 2300 and 1750 BC
- Material: Bronze
Armlet
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- What: Armlet
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- Where: Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Turriff, Mill of Laithers
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- Description: Bronze strip armlet from Mill of Laithers, near Turriff, Aberdeenshire, 2300 - 1750 BC
- References:
- Clarke, D.V., Cowie, T.G., & Foxon, Andrew (eds). Symbols of power at the time of Stonehenge. Edinburgh: National Museums of Antiquities of Scotland, 1985, pp 179, 270.
- Coles, John M. Scottish Early Bronze Age metalwork. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 101 (1968-9), 1-110, esp. pp 51, 102.
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