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Ship Nails from Borre
These ship nails were found in the Borre grave mound.
Frankish Glass Goblet from Borre
A Frankish glass goblet from the Borre mound burial. It is thought that the goblet must have been at least 100 years old when deposited in the Borre mound.
Mount for a Knife Scabbard from Borre
A mount for a knife scabbard from the Borre burial mound.
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.
Peacock Feathers from the Gokstad Burial
Although not as showy now, as they would have been in the Viking Age, these peacock feathers are evidence of the wide international network of contacts that the Gokstad man would have had. The burial included two peacocks.
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.
Part of a Bailer from the Gokstad Burial
A decorated wooden fragment that may have been part of a bailer.
Tent Pegs from the Gokstad Burial
These are thought to be tent pegs.
Remnants of a Box from the Gokstad Burial
Part of a wooden box.
Adze, Auger and Tethering Pegs from the Gokstad Burial
An adze (left), a spoon-shaped auger with a looped handle (centre) and some wooden tethering pegs.
Wooden Cup and a Dish from the Gokstad Burial
Remains of a wooden cup, and a possible wooden dish with part of a gaming board visible top left.
Wooden Gaming Board from the Gokstad Burial
Part of a wooden gaming board for playing tafl. One piece is displayed on it to indicate its function. In the foreground is the remains of a cup and a wooden dish.
Hunting Knapsack from the Gokstad Ship
The wooden top and bottom of a hunting knapsack. The fabric body has not survived. The lid has a horse carved into it.
Candlesticks from the Gokstad Burial
Possible wooden candlesticks. Their actual function is uncertain but it is thought that they were made to hold candles.
Bedposts from the Gokstad Burial
Bedposts made of oak with a carved horse design.
Bucket with Brass Fittings from the Gokstad Burial
A bucket made of yew. It has brass fittings, and iron hoops and handle rings. When found it contained wild apples.
Bucket with 'Buddha' Image from the Gokstad Burial
A bucket made of yew, with brass hoops and 'Buddha'-like figures of enamel and brass.
Bucket with Brass Hoops and Handles from the Gokstad Burial
A small bucket with brass hoops and handles. It is made of yew.