This rare 12th century dog collar was found by archaeologists working in Waterford city. Fashioned out of bronze, it originally had a leather backing, which attached to the metal via six holes. It is thought that it may have been worn by a hunting dog such as greyhound. Similar, though less ornate dog collars are depicted on the Bayeux tapestry.
![dogs-bayeux-tapestry](http://irisharchaeology.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dogs-bayeux-tapestry.jpg)
Further Reading
McEneaney E. & Ryan, R. (2004) Waterford Treasures, A Guide to the Historical and Archaeological Treasures of Waterford, Waterford, p.26
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