Iron pin with a bone head

This iron pin with a bone pinhead was found at the Broch of Ayre in Orkney. It was used sometime between 200 BC and 200 AD.

Iron pin with a globular bone pinhead, from the Broch of Ayre, Orkney, 200 BC - 200 AD

For much of Scotland's history, people have made extensive use of bone and antler for many objects used in daily life. The raw materials are easy to come by, and fairly easy to work, producing light, strong, flexible and resilient objects.

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Online ID:	000-100-102-894-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland Q.L.1948.4
Date:	200 BC - 200 AD Between 200 BC and 200 AD
Material:	Iron, bone head
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What:	Pin
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Where:	Scotland, Orkney, Broch of Ayre
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