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Record Number:
17123
Author(s)/Creator(s):
Motz , Lotte.
Contributor(s):
Title:
Note on a Bracteate from Trollhättan [The author identifies the object held by a female figure on a bracteate ( ) as a yarn winder. Motz argues that such a tool used in spinning and weaving was also used by women in magical practices to ensure prosperity for the coming year. Title note supplied by Feminae.].
Source:
Collegium Medievale 9, ( 1996): Pages 153 - 155.
Description:
Article Type:
Journal Article
Subject
(See Also)
:
Archaeology
Art History- Decorative Arts
Bracteates
Magic
Textiles- Production
Tools
Weaving
Women in Art
Award Note:
Geographic Area:
Scandinavia
Century:
6-May
Primary Evidence:
Illustrations:
Two figures. Figure One Line drawing of the central image from the bracteate from Trollhättan IK 190. Reproduced from Hauck et. al., 1985, pl. 247. Figure Two Yarn winder from the Oseberg boat-grave in Vestfold, Norway.
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Conference Info:
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Year of Publication:
1996.
Language:
English
ISSN/ISBN:
08019282