Razor of bronze

This large bronze razor was found at Kinleith in Midlothian. It was probably imported from Central Europe between 750 and 450 BC.

The razor is corroded and chipped at the edges, but otherwise is in good condition.

Bronze razors were used as prestigious shaving gear from the early 2nd millennium BC onwards. As an exotic Continental import, this one would have been particularly fashionable and valuable.

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• Online ID: 000-100-034-429-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.DO 8
• Date: Between 750 and 450 BC
  
• Material: Bronze; with two semicircular blades
  Razor
  
• Dimensions: 3.50" L
  
• What: Razor
  
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• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Currie, Kinleith
  
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• Description: Hallstatt type razor from Kinleith, Midlothian
  
• References:
  • Coles, John M. Scottish late Bronze Age metalwork: typology, distributions and chronology. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 93 (1959-1960), pp 16-134, esp. pp 47-8, 88. 
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