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Three-toothed ice crampons

Number of tool A11429:185

  • Description of use Three-toothed ice crampons with sharp spikes. Such crampons were fastened under footwear using cords or leather straps to facilitate movement on icy surfaces.
  • Place of archaeological excavation Mežotnes Hillfort
Material Iron
Date 10th - 14th century
Location National History Museum of Latvia