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Gold fillet

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From Iona Nunnery

Postcard of Gold fillet.
000-100-002-095-C
© National Museums Scotland

Gold fillet

This gold fillet was found under the floor of St Ronan's Chapel at Iona Nunnery. It dates from the 13th century. Wealthy women wore gold fillets in their hair to keep a thin net or veil in place.

The gold fillet is decorated by running scrolls in repoussé.

The earliest buildings of the religious establishment on Iona were founded by Columba after his arrival on the island in 563. The nunnery dates from the early 13th century.


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Online ID: 000-100-002-095-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.HX 36
Date: 13th century
Material: Gold
Dimensions: 330 mm x 12 mm
What: Fillet
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Where: Scotland, Argyll, Iona Nunnery
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Description: Gold fillet decorated by running scrolls in repoussé, found under the floor of Iona Nunnery, 13th century
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