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Mazer cover, for Bute or Bannatyne mazer, associated with Robert the Bruce

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000-100-049-447-C
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Mazer cover, for Bute or Bannatyne mazer, associated with Robert the Bruce

A mazer is a communal drinking cup. This cover is for the 'Bute' or 'Bannatyne' mazer associated with Robert I ('The Bruce'). The mazer dates from around 1315, the cover from the 16th century. The cover is made from bone from the jaw of a whale.

The top side of the cover has a five-sectioned pattern. This consists of pellet ribbing and floral roundels, overlying an interlace design featuring groups of leaves. There is a central silver knop which passes through a cinquefoil shaped plate.

The mazer was made soon after the Battle of Bannockburn, possibly to celebrate a gathering at Rothesay of Robert the Bruce's supporters.


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Online ID: 000-100-049-447-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  Q.L.1979.11
Date: 16th century
Material: Maple wood; silver; silver gilt
Dimensions: 250 mm
What: Mazer
Subject:
Who: Bute of Bannatyne
Robert I (Robert the Bruce)
Where:
Event:
Description: Bute of Bannatyne mazer with a deep circular bowl of bird's-eye maple wood on a flared silver foot
References:
  • Calder, J. (ed). The Wealth of a Nation. Edinburgh & Glasgow: NMS & Drew, 1989 
  • Marshall, R. K. (ed). Dynasty: The Royal House of Stewart. Edinburgh: NGS & NMS, 1990 
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