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Rare Viking Gold Arm-Ring Discovered on Isle of Man

A metal detectorist’s sweep across a field on the Isle of Man uncovered a treasure that gleams with history: a 1,000-year-old Viking gold arm-ring, its eight gold rods expertly braided by a skilled goldsmith. Declared treasure by the Isle of Man Deputy Coroner of Inquests, this rare find offers a vivid glimpse into the wealth

How the divination spoon functioned is not known, but it was believed to be used to see the future. Source: Manx National Heritage.

Extremely Rare Divination Spoon Found on Isle of Man was used for Prophecy

A 2,000 year old metal spoon has been found on the Isle of Man in the United Kingdom. Dating from the Iron Age, it is believed that this bronze spoon may be something very unusual. It is thought that this is a so-called “divination spoon” used for telling the future. Only 28 such examples have