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Sled Poles from the Oseberg Ship BurialThe sled poles found in the Oseberg ship were not found with the sleds, and thus probably do not belong directly to any of the sleds. They are highly…
A Ladle and Handle from the Oseberg Ship BurialA wooden ladle and a carved wooden handle from the Oseberg ship burial.
Bucket and a Lid from the Oseberg Ship BurialA bucket that contained blueberries, and an oak lid with carving round the edge and a valknut design in the middle.
Sleds from the Oseberg Ship BurialThe Oseberg ship burial include four sleds or sleighs, all decorated with wooden carving. When they were found, traces of red, reddish brown, black,…
Sled PoleA decorated sled pole made of beech wood.
Carved Heads from Tent FramesThese carved wooden heads were once part of a tent frame.
Original Carved Pieces of the Stem of the Oseberg ShipThese carved pieces are original elements of the stem of the Oseberg ship, showing how highly decorated it was and how well preserved the woodwork…
Possible decoration from the Oseberg shipA decorated wooden piece from the Oseberg burial. It is uncertain exactly what it is for.
Animal heads from the Oseberg burialFive carved animal heads were found in the Oseberg burial. One of these is too damaged to be displayed. Some of the heads were found with rope running…
Detail of the Stern Ornament on the Oseberg ShipDetail of the stern ornament on the Oseberg Ship, showing the intricate carving.
The Oseberg WagonThe Oseberg Wagon was one of several means of transport that were found with the mid-10th century Oseberg ship burial. The wagon is intricately carved…
Reconstruction of the Stem Ornament on the Oseberg ShipThis reconstruction gives a chance to see the stem ornament on the Oseberg Ship up close.
Detail of the Stem Ornament on the Oseberg ShipDetail of the stem ornament on the Oseberg Ship, showing the intricate carving.
A Decorated Wooden Plank in the National Museum of IrelandA carved wooden plank from Christchurch Place in Dublin
A Chair or Bench End in the National Museum of IrelandA carved wooden bench or chair end.
Wooden Box in the National Museum of IrelandA carved wooden box.
Carved Wooden Handle in the National Museum of IrelandA handle carved with a zoomorphic design.
Decorated Bone Cylinder in the National Museum of IrelandA decorated bone cylinder from Christchurch Place in Dublin
Carved Bone Pieces in the National Museum of IrelandThese carved bone pieces were found in Winetavern Street and Fishamble Street, Dublin.
Who do you think this statue represents?Sculpture seen in Museet Ribes Vikinger. We think it may represent Sif, or Freyja. Any other suggestions welcome!