Fragment of a mould for making brooches, and a cast from it

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This fragment of a baked clay mould, here pictured with a modern resin impression, is one of a number found at the native site at the Mote of Mark in Kirkcudbrightshire. The mould was used to produce penannular brooches, sometime between 500 and 700.

The fragment probably produced the ends of a brooch terminal. It is decorated with interlace and a mirror-like object in relief.

There were several phases of settlement on the Mote of Mark. In the 6th century, a timber-laced rampart was built around the rocky summit. Specialist metalworkers, working under the protection of a powerful leader, produced a range of fine metalwork.

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-574-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.HH 103
• Date: 500 - 700 AD
  Between 500 and 700
  
• Material: With interlaced ornament
  Mould / fragment
  
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• What: Mould / fragment
  
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• Where: Scotland, Kirkcudbrightshire, Colvend and Southwick, Mote of Mark
  
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• Description: Fragment of a mould for a decorated penannular brooch, from Mote of Mark, Kirkcudbrightshire, 500 - 700 AD
  
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