Interior of the 'Bute' or 'Bannatyne' mazer, associated with Robert the Bruce

A mazer is a communal drinking cup. Known as the 'Bute' or 'Bannatyne' Mazer, this is the earliest recorded Scottish mazer. It was made around 1315, possibly to celebrate a gathering of Robert the Bruce's supporters at Rothesay on Bute.

On the central boss is a lion representing Robert the Bruce. The six plaques surrounding the lion contain the coats-of-arms of Bruce's supporters. The coat-of-arms between the lion's paws are those of Bruce's son-in-law, Walter the Steward.

The mazer was made soon after the Battle of Bannockburn, possibly to celebrate a gathering at Rothesay of Robert the Bruce's supporters.

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Online ID:	000-190-001-147-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:	Central boss: Around 1315; (Bowl and silver mounts: First half of the 16th century)
Material:	Maple wood; silver; silver gilt
Dimensions:	250 mm
What:	Mazer
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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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