Obv comparison=8/9thC cross brooch from Ireland w/ black glass centre & an Arabic inscription: http://www.caitlingreen.org/2015/03/some-imitation-islamic-coins.html …pic.twitter.com/bdGA6cPS14
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@caitlinrgreen @VoxHiberionacum the authors suggest that lack of wear may mean the ring was made for the woman buried at Birka
@DrSueOosthuizen @VoxHiberionacum It's an interesting Q... They go for "few owners in between" in the abstract but mention possibility of >
@DrSueOosthuizen @VoxHiberionacum > Fwiw, I think Volga etc route made less likely by lack of wear, but beyond that...? Lots of room for >
@DrSueOosthuizen @VoxHiberionacum > speculation! Muslim bride?! (p6) Trade via Dublin? Mint condition loot? Or islamic traders in North?! :)
@caitlinrgreen @VoxHiberionacum yes, exactly! Very exciting
@DrSueOosthuizen @caitlinrgreen Fascinating stray/grave finds. Precious & personal loss. Orig: people who want to express dualism up close.
@caitlinrgreen ...Birka being Birka, you've just validated my argument for Ballycottin '"Emporia'', in any case! :)
@VoxHiberionacum lol! :)
@caitlinrgreen *Insert grumble about feckin' vikings and their foreign grave goods leaving no clear answers here*
@caitlinrgreen @VoxHiberionacum Is that a Viking grave good?!
@pachalafaka @VoxHiberionacum It is :) Helgö Buddha, 6thC statue from Gandhāra found in 8thC Swedish grave, cf. http://www.caitlingreen.org/2014/12/indian-silver-coins-in-viking-age.html … :)
@caitlinrgreen @VoxHiberionacum Wow! That's amazing. Never underestimate a Viking!
@caitlinrgreen Now that is interesting...
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