Ring of antler

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This antler ring of unknown purpose was found at the defended settlement site of Broxmouth in East Lothian. It was used sometime between 500 and 100 BC.

The piece of antler has been cut deeply to produce a decorative pattern in deep relief.

From an early period, people in Scotland used objects made from bone, antler and similar materials in almost every area of daily life. Bone and antler were easy to find and easy to work, producing light, strong and flexible objects.

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• Online ID: 000-100-103-194-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.1997.313
• Date: 500 - 100 BC
  Between 500 and 100 BC
  
• Material: Horn, deer
  Ring, napkin
  
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• What: Ring, napkin
  
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• Where: Scotland, East Lothian, Dunbar, Broxmouth
  
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• Description: Antler 'napkin ring' from Broxmouth, East Lothian, 500 - 100 BC
  
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