Belts (Men)
From The Viking Age Compendium
Contents
Leather Belts
| 800-899 | 900-979 | 980-1040 | 1041-1100 |
| Optional [R] | |||
Art
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Literature
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Archaeology
- In Birka only 29 men's graves contained belt fittings of western style (no studs). 26 buckles, 16 strap ends and 2 strap hoops. In only 11 cases were the buckle and strap ends found together.[MALARSTEDT 1986]
- In Birka only 3 men's graves contained belt fittings of eastern style (with studs). Another possible 4th belt was found in a cremation. [JANSSON 1986]
Discussion
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Cloth Ties
| 800-899 | 900-979 | 980-1040 | 1041-1100 |
| Encouraged | |||
Art
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Literature
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Archaeology
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Discussion
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Buckles
Possible uses other than on belts
Baldrics
Spurs
Pouches
Garters
See Also
References
- [Malarstedt 1986] Malarstedt,Hilkka. Uebriger Guertelzubehoer. In Birka II-2 Systematische Analysen der Graeberfunde. 1986
- [Jansson 1986] Jansson, Ingmar. Guertel und Guertelzubehoer vom Orientalischen Typ. In Birka II-2 Systematische Analysen der Graeberfunde. 1986
