Browse Items (101 total)
- Collection: Vikingskipshuset
Bridle from the Borre Grave MoundBridle with gilt bronze plaques as decoration.
Ship Nails from BorreThese ship nails were found in the Borre grave mound.
Frankish Glass Goblet from BorreA 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…
Mount for a Knife Scabbard from BorreA mount for a knife scabbard from the Borre burial mound.
Part of a Sled Shaft from BorrePart of the shaft from a sled, decorated with metalwork and carved.
Strap Mounts from the Gokstad BurialGilt bronze strap mounts from the Gokstad burial.
Peacock Feathers from the Gokstad BurialAlthough not as showy now, as they would have been in the Viking Age, these peacock feathers are evidence of the wide international network of…
Bridle from the Gokstad BurialThis bridle from the Gokstad burial is decorated with gilt bronze plaques.
Strap Mounts from the Gokstad BurialA selection of strap mounts from the Gokstad burial.
Part of a Bailer from the Gokstad BurialA decorated wooden fragment that may have been part of a bailer.
Tent Pegs from the Gokstad BurialThese are thought to be tent pegs.
Remnants of a Box from the Gokstad BurialPart of a wooden box.
Adze, Auger and Tethering Pegs from the Gokstad BurialAn adze (left), a spoon-shaped auger with a looped handle (centre) and some wooden tethering pegs.
Wooden Cup and a Dish from the Gokstad BurialRemains of a wooden cup, and a possible wooden dish with part of a gaming board visible top left.
Wooden Gaming Board from the Gokstad BurialPart 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…
Hunting Knapsack from the Gokstad ShipThe 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 BurialPossible wooden candlesticks. Their actual function is uncertain but it is thought that they were made to hold candles.
Bedposts from the Gokstad BurialBedposts made of oak with a carved horse design.
Bucket with Brass Fittings from the Gokstad BurialA 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 BurialA bucket made of yew, with brass hoops and 'Buddha'-like figures of enamel and brass.