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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Mullutu

Bronze penannular brooch with blossom-shaped terminals.

Century:
14-15

Discovery code:
SM 10863:20

Mullutu

Finger-ring with middle shield, bronze.

Century:
13-14

Discovery code:
SM 10863:18

Mullutu

Bronze box-shaped brooch with openwork ornament in Nordic Animal style. Two similar brooches have been found in Birka graves in Sweden.

Century:
9-10

Discovery code:
SM 10863:16

Mullutu

Bronze disc-shaped brooch with openwork ornament. Such brooches were widespread mainly in Finland, but have been recently found more and more in Estonia as well.

Century:
9

Discovery code:
SM 10863:15

Mullutu

Penannular brooch with poppy-shaped terminals, bronze.

Century:
10-11

Discovery code:
SM 10863:14

Mullutu

Penannular brooch with small faceted terminals, bronze. The arch is decorated with “wolf teeth” ornament. Dated mainly to the 12th century, or to the beginning of the 13th century.

Century:
12-13

Discovery code:
SM 10863:13