Shield / boss

Description

Iron boss of shield with bronze handle attached, from a Viking burial at Ballinaby, Islay

Museum reference

X.IL 126

Collection

Archaeology

Object name

Shield / boss

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Physical description

Iron; bronze handle attached

Collection place(s)

Ballinaby, Islay, Argyll, Scotland, Northern Europe

On display

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