Bronze swan's-neck sunflower pin

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Bronze swan's neck sunflower pin, Late Bronze Age 2,400 - 3,000 years ago

Field collection: Tentsmuir, Fife

Donated by Mr RDM Candow
Museum number 1969-253

This pin was possibly used to close a cloak. Pins of a similar design have been found in Ireland and on the Continent as well as in Scotland. This demonstrates important cultural and trading links.