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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Ure

Fragment of silver-plating. Ornament on the top consisting of three double circles, flanked by a band of small circles.

Century:
3-5

Discovery code:
SM 10862:40

Ure

Rod of iron, curved.

Century:
3-5

Discovery code:
SM 10862:41

Ure

Knife fragment, iron. Part of the tang.

Century:
3-5

Discovery code:
SM 10862:42

uRE

Knife (?) fragment, iron.

Century:
3-5

Discovery code:
SM 10862:45

Ure

Melted piece, bronze.

Century:
3-5

Discovery code:
SM 10862:46

Ure

Knife fragment, iron. Part of the tang and blade. The cross-section of the tang is flat quadrilateral. The cross-section of the blade is triangular and the width of the back is 4 mm.

Century:
3-5

Discovery code:
SM 10862:48

Ure

Iron rod. The cross-section at the center is quadrilateral, but from the ends it is flat.

Century:
3-5

Discovery code:
SM 10862:49

Ure

Artefact fragment, iron. Circular cross-section. The head is flat, and decorated with concentric circles.

Century:
3-5

Discovery code:
SM 10862:50

Ure

Crossbow brooch, bronze. The upper part is missing. The foot has been bent backward for a needle container and wrapped around the arch like a wire for four times. Underneath that and towards the foot of the arch are traces of gold plating.

Century:
2-5

Discovery code:
SM 10862:51

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