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Spades from the Oseberg burialA number of wooden spades were found as part of the Oseberg burial
Riding whip and hoof nails from the Oseberg burialA riding whip found in the Oseberg burial with iron hoof nails in the foreground. The iron nails would have been used in the winter to give the horse…
Saddle from the Oseberg burialA saddle found in the Oseberg burial. It is made of beech wood.
Rattles from the Oseberg burialRattles were found with each of the carved animal heads. Their function is uncertain, but it has been suggested that they might have been musical…
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…
Textiles from the Oseberg burialAlongside the tapestries, other textiles were found. These included woollen fabrics, silk, embroideries and tablet-woven bands.
The Oseberg TapestryThese are fragments of a tapestry that was found with the Oseberg ship burial. The tapestry appears to depict a procession including horse-drawn…
Professor Gustafson's Diaries from the Oseberg ExcavationThe Oseberg mound was excavated in 1904. The excavation was led by Gabriel Gustafson who ensured that the excavation was properly documented. These…
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…
Steering Oar of the Oseberg ShipThe Oseberg Ship would have been steered with an oar fitted to the starboard side of the ship, just like other Viking Age ships.
The Deck and Mast Seat of the Oseberg ShipDetail of the deck and mast seat of the Oseberg Ship, viewed from the stern.
Barrel on the Oseberg ShipA barrel that was found with the Oseberg ship is on display on the deck of the ship.
Oars on the Oseberg ShipOars from the Oseberg ship in situ in their holders.
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.
The Oseberg Ship viewed from the sternThe Oseberg ship is on display at the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo. It was found in a grave mound at Oseberg in Norway with the remains of two women,…
The Oseberg Ship viewed from the StemThe Oseberg ship is on display at the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo. It was found in a grave mound at Oseberg in Norway with the remains of two women,…
A Viking Dog CollarThis Viking Age dog collar was found in the Oseberg ship burial. It is made of leather with metal fittings.
Blog: Women in the Viking Age then and now: Powerful then, dangerous now?A blog post about women in the Viking Age and what the Oseberg ship burial means for our understanding of their levels of power and agency.