Glass beads

These colourful glass beads were found inside a brass bowl in Gulldynt, Vöyri, near the village of Bertsby in 1849. In addition to the beads, the bowl also contained bronze and silver jewellery and other metal objects. The dish broke when it was discovered. In addition to the glass beads, the necklace includes shells, possibly bone beads and a white agate in the middle. The necklace has been dated to the Vendel Period in the 550–800s. The beads in the necklace are not in the original order. In addition to beads, fancy women’s outfits included various buckles that held up the clothes.

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