An engraved lead disc from the Brough at Birsay, Orkney

Authors

  • Cecil L Curle

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.105.301.307

Keywords:

Brooch, Lead Disc

Abstract

A 50mm lead disc, decorated on one side with trumpet-spirals, came from below a complex of Norse houses and is provisionally identified as a casting-pattern and discussed in relation to the two-piece brooch moulds from Birsay with their innovatory pouring-gates.

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Published

30-11-1975

Issue

Vol. 105 (1975)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

An engraved lead disc from the Brough at Birsay, Orkney. (1975). Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 105, 301-307. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.105.301.307