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Bangles of bronze

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From Migdale, Sutherland

Postcard of Bangles of bronze.
000-100-034-730-C
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Bangles of bronze

These two bronze bangles were found at Migdale in Sutherland in a hoard containing an axehead, jewellery and dress accessories. The armrings are part of two sets of three, worn to resemble Continental spiral armrings.

The bangles are made of solid bars of bronze, butt-jointed at the ends.

The Migdale hoard represents the possessions of a wealthy high status owner, with links across the North Sea.


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Online ID: 000-100-034-730-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.DQ 339
Date: Between 2250 and 1950 BC
Material: Bronze; made from D-section rods
Bronze; made from D-section rods
Dimensions: 2.80" x 2.65"
3.00" x 2.90"
What: Armlet
Armlet
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Where: Scotland, Sutherland, Migdale
Scotland, Sutherland, Migdale
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Description: Bronze armlet made from D-section rods, from Migdale
Bronze armlet made from D-section rods, from Migdale
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 107-8, 110, 302-3. 
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