Mazer known as the Bute or Bannatyne mazer, associated with Robert the Bruce

A mazer is a communal drinking cup. This 14th century example is the earliest recorded Scottish mazer. Known as the 'Bute' or 'Bannatyne' Mazer, it was possibly made to celebrate a gathering at Rothesay of Robert the Bruce's supporters.

The maplewood bowl has a silver gilt central boss. The silver rim was added in the 16th century. On the central boss is a lion representing Robert the Bruce surrounded by shields bearing the coats of arms of Bruce's main supporters.

The mazer is of a type common in medieval times and uses heraldry, which was easily understood at the time, to demonstrate Bruce's authority as king.

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Online ID:	000-190-001-146-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.1979.11
Date:	Bowl and central boss: 14th century; Mounts: 16th century
Material:	Maple wood; silver; silver gilt
Dimensions:	250 mm
What:	Mazer
Subject:
Who:	Bute of Bannatyne Robert I (Robert the Bruce)
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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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