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Borre Trefoil brooch from Wiltshire
This is a stunning Borre style Trefoil brooch found in Wiltshire, one of over 20 on the Portable Antiquities Scheme's Database. To view the full record and associated metadata, go tohttps://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/276198
Viking Comb
A Viking comb and a bronze pin found at Larne, County Antrim, and are on display in Ulster museum, Both items were found in 1840 in a male Viking grave dating to the tenth century.
Although television and film often depict Vikings as muddy, filthy…
Although television and film often depict Vikings as muddy, filthy…
Viking Age Key from the British Museum
A bronze key with a loop for suspension. 150mm long
Museum number: 1967,0609.1
Museum number: 1967,0609.1
Chape with Jellinge style decoration
Openwork chape with Jellinge style decoration found at Coppergate, York. Now in The Yorkshire Museum. More information can be found at http://www.yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk/
Bronze pin and bone or antler comb found in a male Viking grave near Larne in 1840, at the Ulster Museum.
Bronze pin and bone or antler comb found in a male Viking grave near Larne, County Antrim, in 1840. The grave dates dating from the tenth century. On loan from Duke of Northumberland at the Ulster Museum, Belfast in Northern Ireland.
Objects found in a male Viking grave near Larne in 1840, at the Ulster Museum.
Objects found in a male Viking grave near Larne in 1840, in County Antrim. The grave dates from the 10th century. On loan from Duke of Northumberland at the Ulster Museum. The objects include an iron sword, an iron spear-head and ferrule, a bronze…
Viking-age brooch, Norway, at the Ulster Museum.
Viking-age brooch, Norway, at the Ulster Museum. This bronze brooch was made in Norway during the tenth century, in imitation of Irish examples. Its find-spot is not recorded.
Nyheter: Dansk vikinggrav med britisk sensasjon
A well-equipped grave at Randers in Denmark included a brooch that was probably of Irish or Scottish origin.
Souvenir replicas of the Eyrarland Thor Statue
The Eyrarland Statue is a small bronze seated figure, which is widely understood to represent Thor with his hammer. The original was found at Eyrarland near Akureyri and dates from the year 1000. It is housed in the National Museum of Iceland. These…
The Eyrarland Thor Statue in the National Museum of Iceland
The Eyrarland Statue is a small bronze seated figure, which is widely understood to represent Thor with his hammer. It was found at Eyrarland near Akureyri and dates from the year 1000. It is housed in the National Museum of Iceland (Þjóðminjasafn…
Bronze Caster and Market Stall at Ribe VikingCenter
Bronze casting is one of several traditional crafts carried out at the Viking Marketplace in Ribe VikingCenter, where visitors can interact with the craftspeople at work. For more information about the Center, see item#1007and the section on Bronze…
Bronze ear scoop from Birka in the Swedish History Museum
A bronze ear scoop (c. 800-1099) from Birka discovered in excavations on the island of Birka (Björkö) in the late nineteenth century. For higher resolution and more images, see the historiska.se website here
Replica of Thor's hammer from Skåne
The Replica of a Thor's hammer was made of bronze by artisan Grzegorz Pilarczyk (www.pilarart.pl).
The original artefact made of silver with filigree ornamentation was found in unknown place in Skåne (Sweden).
The original artefact made of silver with filigree ornamentation was found in unknown place in Skåne (Sweden).
Bronze plaques around Wood Quay, indicating the site of Viking and medieval finds
There are several bronze plaques around the Wood Quay area (the centre of Viking Dublin) which indicate where artefacts were discovered in the city. Some of these artefacts can be viewed in the National Museum. Erected by Dublin City Council.
Bridle from the Borre Grave Mound
Bridle with gilt bronze plaques as decoration.
Part of a Sled Shaft from Borre
Part of the shaft from a sled, decorated with metalwork and carved.
Strap Mounts from the Gokstad Burial
Gilt bronze strap mounts from the Gokstad burial.
Bridle from the Gokstad Burial
This bridle from the Gokstad burial is decorated with gilt bronze plaques.
Strap Mounts from the Gokstad Burial
A selection of strap mounts from the Gokstad burial.
Gilt Bronze Mounts from the Gokstad Burial
A selection of gilt bronze mounts from the Gokstad burial.