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Snaptun stone is tuyère which protect the bellows from a heat of a blacksmith's forge. It has been found on a beach near Snaptun, Demark. On the stone has been carved face with long, curled moustache and stitched mouth. Researchers have identified…

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The Hemdrup staff has been found in a bog at Hemdrup (Næsborg, Jylland, Denmark). It has been made from yew wood and it is 50 cm long. On the staff have been carved depiction of fantastic animals, human's silhouette and triquetra symbol. Moreover,…

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On the photo are (from upper left corner):

- miniature spearhead;
- miniature lead anchor;
- Thor's hammer;
- awl with handle made of polished reed deer antler;
- patrix bearing Thor's hammer;
- Gotland's box brooch;
- hanging lamp made…

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On the photo are iron Thor's hammer and small, bronze axehead.

These amulets have been found in Århus (Árós in the Viking Age). Currently they are displayed on permanent exhibition in the Moesgård Museum.
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