Database
Our database is free to use for all history and archaeology enthusiasts. If you use our database, please do not forget to cite correctly:
Mägi, Marika; Palm, Piia Sandra; Niinesalu-Moon, Maris; Rannaäär, Karin; Leiman, Lisanna Lee. Archaeological Artefacts of Saaremaa. Foundation Osiliana / Tallinn University. Accessed: date.
The Osiliana Archaeological Database presents artefacts from Saaremaa and the surrounding small islands.
The database contains mainly Iron Age and Medieval finds that can be classified.
Undated metal or other pieces were generally excluded from the database.
Ceramics are represented by isolated examples.
The database is a work in progress and is constantly being updated.
Spiral, copper alloy. Tubes made of spirals were used for constructing and decorating belts, headdresses, and garments (Mägi 2002, Rammo 2005).
Mägi, M. 2002. At the crossroads of space and time: graves, changing society and ideology on Saaremaa (Ösel), 9th–13th centuries AD. Tallinn.
Rammo, R. 2005. Spiraaltorukekaunistused rõivastel Eesti haualeidude põhjal 11.–14./15. sajandil. Peaseminaritöö. Tartu Ülikool, Tartu.
Spiral, copper alloy. Tubes made of spirals were used for constructing and decorating belts, headdresses, and garments (Mägi 2002, Rammo 2005).
Mägi, M. 2002. At the crossroads of space and time: graves, changing society and ideology on Saaremaa (Ösel), 9th–13th centuries AD. Tallinn.
Rammo, R. 2005. Spiraaltorukekaunistused rõivastel Eesti haualeidude põhjal 11.–14./15. sajandil. Peaseminaritöö. Tartu Ülikool, Tartu.
Bent spirals, 2, copper alloy. Tubes made of spirals were used for constructing and decorating belts, headdresses, and garments (Mägi 2002, Rammo 2005).
Mägi, M. 2002. At the crossroads of space and time: graves, changing society and ideology on Saaremaa (Ösel), 9th–13th centuries AD. Tallinn.
Rammo, R. 2005. Spiraaltorukekaunistused rõivastel Eesti haualeidude põhjal 11.–14./15. sajandil. Peaseminaritöö. Tartu Ülikool, Tartu.
Stretched spiral, copper alloy. Tubes made of spirals were used for constructing and decorating belts, headdresses, and garments (Mägi 2002, Rammo 2005).
Mägi, M. 2002. At the crossroads of space and time: graves, changing society and ideology on Saaremaa (Ösel), 9th–13th centuries AD. Tallinn.
Rammo, R. 2005. Spiraaltorukekaunistused rõivastel Eesti haualeidude põhjal 11.–14./15. sajandil. Peaseminaritöö. Tartu Ülikool, Tartu.
Spiral, copper alloy. Tubes made of spirals were used for constructing and decorating belts, headdresses, and garments (Mägi 2002, Rammo 2005).
Mägi, M. 2002. At the crossroads of space and time: graves, changing society and ideology on Saaremaa (Ösel), 9th–13th centuries AD. Tallinn.
Rammo, R. 2005. Spiraaltorukekaunistused rõivastel Eesti haualeidude põhjal 11.–14./15. sajandil. Peaseminaritöö. Tartu Ülikool, Tartu.
Viltina
Spirals and dress decoration, 3, copper alloy.
Spirals and dress decoration, 3, copper alloy. Tubes made of spirals were used for constructing and decorating belts, headdresses, and garments (Mägi 2002, Rammo 2005).
Mägi, M. 2002. At the crossroads of space and time: graves, changing society and ideology on Saaremaa (Ösel), 9th–13th centuries AD. Tallinn.
Rammo, R. 2005. Spiraaltorukekaunistused rõivastel Eesti haualeidude põhjal 11.–14./15. sajandil. Peaseminaritöö. Tartu Ülikool, Tartu.
Spirals, 2, copper alloy. Tubes made of spirals were used for constructing and decorating belts, headdresses, and garments (Mägi 2002, Rammo 2005).
Mägi, M. 2002. At the crossroads of space and time: graves, changing society and ideology on Saaremaa (Ösel), 9th–13th centuries AD. Tallinn.
Rammo, R. 2005. Spiraaltorukekaunistused rõivastel Eesti haualeidude põhjal 11.–14./15. sajandil. Peaseminaritöö. Tartu Ülikool, Tartu.
Spiral, copper alloy. Tubes made of spirals were used for constructing and decorating belts, headdresses, and garments (Mägi 2002, Rammo 2005).
Mägi, M. 2002. At the crossroads of space and time: graves, changing society and ideology on Saaremaa (Ösel), 9th–13th centuries AD. Tallinn.
Rammo, R. 2005. Spiraaltorukekaunistused rõivastel Eesti haualeidude põhjal 11.–14./15. sajandil. Peaseminaritöö. Tartu Ülikool, Tartu.
Stretched spiral, copper alloy. Tubes made of spirals were used for constructing and decorating belts, headdresses, and garments (Mägi 2002, Rammo 2005).
Mägi, M. 2002. At the crossroads of space and time: graves, changing society and ideology on Saaremaa (Ösel), 9th–13th centuries AD. Tallinn.
Rammo, R. 2005. Spiraaltorukekaunistused rõivastel Eesti haualeidude põhjal 11.–14./15. sajandil. Peaseminaritöö. Tartu Ülikool, Tartu.
