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Silver Freyja Pendant in the Swedish History Museum
A silver pendant from Aska, Östergötland, Sweden, dating to the Viking Age (800 - 1099) and on display in the Swedish History Museum. It is widely believed to represent the Norse goddess Freyja with the brisingamen necklace. For higher…
Brooches based on Viking designs on sale in Kalundborg Museum
A series of brooches and jewellery based on Viking Age motifs and original artefacts.
Silver sceattas from Ribe on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Several of the over 200 silver coins (sceattas) found in excavations at Ribe. Most were minted locally. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Copy of a silver pendant (Odin?) on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
A copy of a Viking-Age silver pendant excavated at Ribe, and interpreted as representing Odin. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Frankish silver goblet on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
A silver goblet with Christian iconography of Frankish origins. Produced around the year 800, and possibly taken in a Viking raid. Found north of Ribe. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Finds from a Burial at Fevang in Sandefjord
The finds from this grave were primarily tools, including pliers, a frying pan and a pot handle. The display also includes bronze oval brooches, glass beads and other pieces of jewellery.
Galgebakken Fibula
A silver fibula in the form of a woman with a shield and sword. This has been identified as a Valkyrie, although it may be a shieldmaiden.
Valkyrie figure from Tjørnehøj
A silver gilt Valkyrie or shieldmaiden figure from Tjørnehøj in Denmark.
Vikingskip fra norsk arbeidsgiverforening
A silver model Viking ship on display at Oslo City Hall.
Silver fibulae from Denmark
Two silver fibulae depicting women. One shows a woman with two plaits in her hair. The other shows an armed person on horseback with an armed woman holding the horse.
Selection of Jewellery on display at Ribe VikingCenter
Bronze and silver jewellery based on Viking-Age designs are produced using traditional methods and sold at the Viking Market in the Ribe VikingCenter, Denmark. Silver (rather than gold) was the main precious metal traded throughout the Viking World.…