RecordBucket mounts (fragments)< 1 of 1 > Back from Eigg, Inner Hebrides
Bucket mounts (fragments)These fragments of bronze bucket mounts were found in a Viking grave mound on Eigg in the Inner Hebrides, together with a splendid Viking sword hilt and whetstone. The mounts date from the ninth century. One of the mounts has the remains of a ring with two small animal head attachments. Bronze covered buckets were made in Ireland, Northumbria and probably Scotland. They are found in some wealthy Scandinavian graves, and were clearly prized possessions and status symbols. They were probably used for serving drink. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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