Polyhedral Headed Ring retailer Pin ABR028-BRZ

The style of this ring pin ,is thought to have originated in Ireland. The presence of them, in Viking York emphasizes the links between the two kingdoms across the Irish Sea. The design of this ring pin features a faceted Polyhedral plain head and a plain round section.

Ring Pins of this type were used as cloak fastenings in 10th Century in Britain. It would have passed through the layers of the cloak and fastened with a retailer chord of wool or silk, tied to the ring and looped around the lower part of the pin.