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Viking Age Ringed Pins From Dublin Paperback

Medieval Dublin Excavations 1962-81 Series B, Volume 4 (1994)

Thomas Fanning

The ringed pin was a distinctive form of dress fastener which originated in Ireland but was widely adopted throughout the Viking World. Dublin may well have played a crucial role in placing this local type onto an international stage, and in this respect Fanning's study of 263 ringed pins from Dublin has a wide relevance. The study includes a definitive classification of the ringed pin typology, a discussion of their origin, development and chronology, and appendices on their manufacture and manner of use.

303 x 217mm 152 pages