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.
Square belt mount, copper alloy. These belt mounts were widespread over a long time.
Square belt mount, copper alloy. These belt mounts were widespread over a long time.
Belt mount, copper alloy. A widespread type of belt mount in Saaremaa and surrounding areas, often found in stone graves with cremation burials. Most likely date to the 12th century but could have also been used in the early 13th century (Griciuvienė 2009, 349; Mugurēvičs 2008, 122; Mägi 2002, 98).
Belt mounts, 2, copper alloy. Square-shaped mounts with cross-motifs are very widespread in Estonian stone graves with cremations (Mägi 2002, 96-99; Mandel 2017, 83, tahv XLII).They have been often found together with Gotland-Baltic type buckles and animal style joining mounts (e g Lehtsalo-Hilander 1982, 154).
Lehtsalo-Hilander, P.-L. 1982. Luistari II: The Artefacts. SMYA 82: 2. Helsinki.
Mägi, M. 2002. At the crossroads of space and time: graves, changing society and ideology on Saaremaa (Ösel), 9th–13th centuries AD. Tallinn.
Mandel, M. 2017. Maidla muinaskalmistu saladused. Eesti Ajaloomuuseum, Tallinn.
Belt mounts, 2, copper alloy. A widespread type of belt mount in Saaremaa and surrounding areas, often found in stone graves with cremation burials. Most likely date to the 12th century but could have also been used in the early 13th century (Griciuvienė 2009, 349; Mugurēvičs 2008, 122; Mägi 2002, 98).
