Jewelry

Spur fragment

Number of tool A11429:537

  • Description of use A small spur fragment with an animal head terminal and decorative bands formed by cross-lines, incised dots, and triangular bands. In cross-section, the spur is ribbon-like. Such spurs were a type of men's jewelry, worn one on each hand.
  • Place of archaeological excavation Mežotne Hillfort
Material Bronze
Date 11th - 13th century
Location National History Museum of Latvia