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

Knife blade, iron, with a triangular cross-section.

Century:
3-5

Discovery code:
SM 10862:160

Ure

Bead. Blue glass and spherically shaped.

Century:
3-5

Discovery code:
SM 10862:162

Ure

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

Century:
3-5

Discovery code:
SM 10862:164

Ure

Artefact fragment, some kind of production surplus. Does not contain iron.

Century:
3-5

Discovery code:
SM 10862:169

Ure

Artefact fragment, iron.

Century:
3-5

Discovery code:
SM 10862:170

Ure

Fire striking stone, oval shaped, with sharpening ends. White-red stone. Oval fire striking stones have been found in several mainly Roman Period deposits, burial places as well as stray finds in Estonia and surrounding countries.

Century:
3-5

Discovery code:
SM 10862:171

Ure

Loop fragments, iron, 2.

Century:
3-5

Discovery code:
SM 10862:173

Ure

Artefact fragment, bronze. From a brooch or a pin.

Century:
3-5

Discovery code:
SM 10862:174

Ure

Iron rod.

Century:
3-5

Discovery code:
SM 10862:178

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