St Ninian's Isle treasure
Title
St Ninian's Isle treasure
Subject
Archaeology
Description
A Pictish treasure hoard discovered in 1958 on St Ninian's Isle, Shetland, buried beneath a stone slab marked with a cross, on what is believed to be the site of an early chapel. The hoard consists of various items of silver metalwork, some pieces gilded, including sword fittings, a hanging bowl, feasting bowls, an elaborate sliver spoon (possibly a communion spoon), brooches and thimbles. The hoard is made up of both secular and religious artefacts, and may be represent the treasures of a local religious community or aristocratic family. Whilst most of the items are considered to originate from the eastern and northern areas of Scotland, a number of objects show the influence of Anglo-Saxon metalworking techniques. The treasure is usually dated to c. 800AD.
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© The Trustees of the National Museums of Scotland.
For more information visit http://www.nms.ac.uk/our_collections/collection_highlights/st_ninians_isle_treasure.aspx
© The Trustees of the National Museums of Scotland.
Creator
The National Museums of Scotland
Date
c. 800
Files
Citation
The National Museums of Scotland, “St Ninian's Isle treasure,” Woruldhord, accessed September 30, 2023, http://poppy.nsms.ox.ac.uk/woruldhord/items/show/629.