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. 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.

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Fragment of symmetrical brooch (figure of an animal). Such brooches have been found e. g. in Birka burials and in Adelsö in Sweden.

Century:
9-10
Discovery code:
SM 10905

Bronze strap.

Century:
7-15
Discovery code:
SM 10863:2

Fragment of a spiral bracelet, bronze.

Century:
12-13
Discovery code:
AI 4300:43

Spiral.

Century:
12-13
Discovery code:
AI 4300:110

Fragment of a bronze spiral bracelet, decorated.

Century:
11-12
Discovery code:
AI 4300:435

Fragment of bronze spiral bracelet.

Century:
12-13
Discovery code:
AI 4300:555

Fragment of bronze spiral bracelet, re-used as finger-ring.

Century:
12-13
Discovery code:
AI 4300:559

Fragment of a bronze spiral bracelet, decorated.

Century:
11-12
Discovery code:
AI 4300:610

Spiral.

Century:
12-13
Discovery code:
AI 4300:642

The negative value refers to time Before Christ.