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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Crossbow brooch fragment, bronze.

Century:
3-5
Discovery code:
SM 10862:83

Ring, bronze.

Century:
3-5
Discovery code:
SM 10862:85

Chain fragment, bronze.

Century:
3-5
Discovery code:
SM 10862:92

Neck-ring fragment, bronze. Flat hoop tip, which has one side decorated with rings. The arch near the hoop is twisted for approx. around 9 cm and after it, there is a circular cross-section.

Century:
3-5
Discovery code:
SM 10862:185

Artefact fragment, iron.

Century:
3-5
Discovery code:
SM 10862:170

Fragment of a spearhead (?) shaft, iron, diameter is 1.8-2 cm.

Century:
3-5
Discovery code:
SM 10862:164

Artefact fragments, iron, 2 pieces.

Century:
3-5
Discovery code:
SM 10862:156

Crossbow brooch fragment, bronze + iron + silver. Piece of detail of the arch and the knob wrapped with silver-wire.

Century:
3-5
Discovery code:
SM 10862:152

Artefact fragment, bronze.

Century:
3-5
Discovery code:
SM 10862:144

The negative value refers to time Before Christ.