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04.10.2021
Bossed penannular brooch The description you provided appears to refer to a fragment of a decorative object, possibly a boss-like peranular brooch, made from silver. This fragment has intricate ornamentation and is divided into three fields of decoration, each featuring different motifs: 1. The wide end of...
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01.10.2021
Arm-ring (penannular) This Viking-era silver armband ring, dating from the 10th to 11th centuries and found on the Scandinavian island of Gotland in Sweden, is a remarkable artifact. It is designed as a peranular ring, meaning it forms an incomplete circle with open ends. The armband ring features a...
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30.09.2021
Arm-ring This Viking-era armband, dating from the 9th to 10th century, is a fascinating piece of historical craftsmanship and artistry. It is associated with the Hibernian-Scandinavian culture and was likely found or acquired in Scotland, specifically the British Isles. The armband is crafted...
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29.09.2021
Ribbon Torc This elegant torc, or neck bracelet, is a remarkable artifact dating from 500 B.C. to A.D. 400, during the Celtic period in Ireland. Silver was a relatively rare and precious metal during this time, making the discovery of this fine torc and five others like it a significant...
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27.09.2021
Head of a Man Wearing a Cap or Helmet possibly 2nd–3rd century Celtic Made in probably British Isles The facial features are similar to those depicted on the numerous Celtic heads found in Yorkshire. Many of them, however, are products of later periods, continuing the simplicity of form characteristic of Celtic...
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26.09.2021
Sword Pommel late 9th century Anglo-Saxon This beautiful sword headpiece is one of the finest surviving fragments of the work of an Anglo-Saxon jeweler. The quasi-triangular shell of the pommel of cast copper alloy is decorated with silver panels inlaid with niello and framed with silver bands....
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25.09.2021
Spearhead This remarkable spearhead belongs to the Bronze Age, dating from 1200 to 800 B.C. It is a significant archaeological artifact that is believed to have originated from the Selborne/Blackmoor Hoard, a collection of Bronze Age objects discovered in 19th-century Hampshire, England. The...
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24.09.2021
Sword and Scabbard This magnificent anthropomorphic Celtic sword, believed to date from around 60 B.C., is a remarkable artifact. It is considered one of the best-preserved examples of its kind. The sword features a beautifully modeled hilt with a head that completes its design, depicting a Celtic...
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24.09.2021
Valve of a Mirror Case This element, dating from approximately 1180 to 1200 and originating in Britain, represents a fascinating artifact from the Romanesque period. It is the sole surviving component of a Romanesque mirror case. Originally, this flap was part of a larger mirror case and was connected to a...
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