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The Achavrail Armlet

Unknown artist, 1st–2nd century

Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, Inverness

This massive armlet weighing 792g was found in April 1901 by a crofter ploughing a field at Achavrail, Rogart, Sutherland, in north-eastern Scotland. It was sold by the Sutherland Trust in 1986 and seemed certain to go abroad, when its export licence was temporarily deferred and it was saved for Inverness. When freshly burnished, it would have been a rich gold colour.

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Title of artwork, date

The Achavrail Armlet, 1st–2nd century

Date supported

1987

Medium and material

Patinated bronze

Dimensions

9 x 10 cm

Grant

7500

Total cost

100000

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