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.
Mullutu
Coin, 0.1 g. From the city of Golsar, the reign of Otto and Adelheid (985-…).
Coin, 0.1 g. From the city of Golsar, the reign of Otto and Adelheid (985-…).
Mullutu
Fragment of penannular brooch with rolled terminals, bronze.
Fragment of penannular brooch with rolled terminals, bronze.
Literature:
Mägi-Lõugas, M. 1994. Eesti viikingiaegsed hoburaudsõled ja nende ornament. – Eesti TA Toim. Humanitaar- ja Sotsiaalteadused 43, 4 (465-484). Read the ENG conclusion (p. 483-483): here.
Mullutu
Dirham fragment. Samanid dynasty, the reign of Nasr ibn Ahmad. 0.69 g, year 308 (Islamic calendar).
First photo: Jaana Ratas.
Dirham fragment. Samanid dynasty, the reign of Nasr ibn Ahmad. 0.69 g, year 308 (Islamic calendar).
The fragment of an iron artefact.
Boat rivet, iron.
Knife handle (?), lead (?)
Mullutu
Coin fragment, 0.31 g. From the city of Strasbourg.
Coin fragment, 0.31 g. From the city of Strasbourg.
Octagonal weight, iron+bronze. Such weights can mainly be dated to 850-1000 AD.
Literature:
Gustin, I. 2004. Mellan gåva och marknad. Handel, tillit och materiell Kultur under vikingatid. – Lund Studies in Medieval Archaeology, 34. Malmö, Almqvist & Wiksell, 100-107.
Mullutu
Coin, 0.86 g. From the Namur city, the reign of Albert II around the years between 1040-1063.
Coin, 0.86 g. From the Namur city, the reign of Albert II around the years between 1040-1063.
