Iron model of a deer antler

This iron model of a deer antler was found at the important hillfort site of Traprain Law in East Lothian. It dates from between 0 and 400 AD, and presumably had some religious significance.

The model resembles one half of a deer's antler. The tip is flattened and thinned, perhaps to fit into something.

Magic and superstition were an integral part of everyday life. Some animals had special significance for a long period of time, for example birds or deer. The stag was special in the Celtic religion, and was associated with the Roman god Silvanus.

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Online ID:	000-100-039-962-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.GVM 267
Date:	Between 0 and 400 AD
Material:	Iron; resembling a model of a roe deer's horn with three points
Dimensions:	95 mm L
What:	Antler / model
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Where:	Scotland, East Lothian, Traprain Law
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Description:	Iron model of a deer antler from Traprain Law
References:	Burley, Elizabeth. Metal-work from Traprain Law. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 89 (1955-6), pp. 118-226, esp. no. 267, p 186.
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