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Tanged Iron Arrow-Heads on display in the National Museum of Ireland
Six tanged iron arrowheads from Dublin (Fishamble St., High Street, Christchurch Place). Viking Age.
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.
Spur on display in the National Museum of Ireland
Bronze coated iron spur from Fishamble Street, Dublin. E141: 10011
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).
Portion of Iron Chain-Mail on display in the National Museum of Ireland
Piece of iron chain-mail from Christchurch Place, Dublin. E122:5764
Polished bone cylinders on display in the National Museum of Ireland
Polished bone cylinders from Fishamble Street excavations, Dublin. Viking Age. E190:4507
Piece of Leather Shield or Armour on display in the National Museum of Ireland
A piece of leather, possibly from a shield or leather armour. From the Fishamble Street excavations. E141.
Parrel from a Viking ship in the National Museum of Ireland
A parrel of oak which was used to help hold the yard to the mast and aid with lowering and raising the sail. Used on a medium sized ship. From Wood Quay excavations.
Pair of spurs on display in the National Museum of Ireland
Pair of silvered spurs from Fishamble Street. Spurs were probably introduced to Ireland by the Vikings, and the examples from Dublin are the earliest surviving spurs from the country. E190:2156
Padlock key on display in the National Museum of Ireland
Iron barrel padlock key from High Street, Dublin. E71: 9786
Notched and perforated antler tine on display in the National Museum of Ireland
Notched and perforated antler tine from Winetavern Street. E81:72a
Model Viking Ship from Fishamble Street on display in the National Museum of Ireland
Viking-Age model / toy boat from Fishamble St., Dublin. E172: 15183
Miniature copper-alloy axe-head on display in the National Museum of Ireland
Miniature axe-head from Lough O'Flynn, Co. Roscommon. E 499.216
Leather-working tools on display in the National Museum of Ireland
Leatherworking tools from Fishamble Street and High Street, Dublin, including a leather scorer, cutter, iron punch and iron awl with antler handle.
Leather Sword Scabbard from St John's Lane on display in the National Museum of Ireland
Leather sword scabbard from excavations in St John's Lane, Dublin. E173:3087
Leather Sword Scabbard from Fishamble Street on display in the National Museum of Ireland
Leather sword scabbard from the excavations in Fishamble Street. E172:12812
Leather shoes and shoe sole on display in the National Museum of Ireland
Leather shoes and shoe sole from Fishamble Street, Dublin. E190: 7366; E:190: 422; E190: 419
Leather container on display in the National Museum of Ireland
Large leather container from Fishamble Street, Dublin. E172: 1666
Large leather satchel on display in the National Museum of Ireland
Large decorated leather satchel from Fishamble Street, Dublin. E141: 5213