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Gold Rings in the National Museum of Ireland
Gold arm and finger rings.
Human Skull and Slave Collar in the National Museum of Ireland
A human skull that has suffered sword or axe cuts, and an iron slave collar. Both were found in Dublin.
A Decorated Wooden Plank in the National Museum of Ireland
A carved wooden plank from Christchurch Place in Dublin
A Chair or Bench End in the National Museum of Ireland
A carved wooden bench or chair end.
Wooden Chair Back in the National Museum of Ireland
A possible carved wooden chair back.
Wooden Box in the National Museum of Ireland
A carved wooden box.
Carved Wooden Handle in the National Museum of Ireland
A handle carved with a zoomorphic design.
Saw Blades and a Draw-Knife Blade in the National Museum of Ireland
Two iron saw blades (13-14) and an Iron draw-knife blade (15).
Keys and Locks in the National Museum of Ireland
These keys and locks show that Vikings locked things away too.
Iron Tools in the National Museum of Ireland
A chisel, a punch and two iron files are evidence of everyday activities in Dublin in the Viking Age. These were all found in Fishamble Street.
Stirrup and spur in the National Museum of Ireland
An iron stirrup and a silvered spur. The museum information board notes that the Vikings probably introduced spurs and stirrups to Ireland, and that this pair are among the earliest known from Ireland.
Iron Implements in the National Museum of Ireland
From left to right these are a fork, a fish hook and a bill hook.
Axe Heads in the National Museum of Ireland
Viking axe heads from Fishamble Street in Dublin.
Decorated Bone Cylinder in the National Museum of Ireland
A decorated bone cylinder from Christchurch Place in Dublin
Whalebone Bats and Pin in the National Museum of Ireland
These two whalebone bats were found in the High Street, Dublin, while the pin was found on Fishamble Street.
Carved Bone Pieces in the National Museum of Ireland
These carved bone pieces were found in Winetavern Street and Fishamble Street, Dublin.
Viking Beads in the National Museum of Ireland
These photographs show a selection of beads on display in the museum in Dublin.
Amber Beads in the National Museum of Ireland
This display shows pieces of amber and beads made from amber that were found in Fishamble Street, Dublin
A Mould and its Associated Brooch in the National Museum of Ireland
This mould was almost certainly used to make the star-shaped kite brooch that is displayed beside it. Both were found on the same site.
Woollen Cap in the National Museum of Ireland
This is a woollen cap from Fishamble Street in Dublin.