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- Collection: National Museum of Ireland
Gold Rings in the National Museum of IrelandGold arm and finger rings.
Human Skull and Slave Collar in the National Museum of IrelandA 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 IrelandA carved wooden plank from Christchurch Place in Dublin
A Chair or Bench End in the National Museum of IrelandA carved wooden bench or chair end.
Wooden Chair Back in the National Museum of IrelandA possible carved wooden chair back.
Wooden Box in the National Museum of IrelandA carved wooden box.
Carved Wooden Handle in the National Museum of IrelandA handle carved with a zoomorphic design.
Saw Blades and a Draw-Knife Blade in the National Museum of IrelandTwo iron saw blades (13-14) and an Iron draw-knife blade (15).
Keys and Locks in the National Museum of IrelandThese keys and locks show that Vikings locked things away too.
Iron Tools in the National Museum of IrelandA 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 IrelandAn iron stirrup and a silvered spur. The museum information board notes that the Vikings probably introduced spurs and stirrups to Ireland, and that…
Iron Implements in the National Museum of IrelandFrom left to right these are a fork, a fish hook and a bill hook.
Axe Heads in the National Museum of IrelandViking axe heads from Fishamble Street in Dublin.
Decorated Bone Cylinder in the National Museum of IrelandA decorated bone cylinder from Christchurch Place in Dublin
Whalebone Bats and Pin in the National Museum of IrelandThese 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 IrelandThese carved bone pieces were found in Winetavern Street and Fishamble Street, Dublin.
Viking Beads in the National Museum of IrelandThese photographs show a selection of beads on display in the museum in Dublin.
Amber Beads in the National Museum of IrelandThis 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 IrelandThis 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 IrelandThis is a woollen cap from Fishamble Street in Dublin.