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The Gokstad ShipThe Gokstad ship was found in a burial mound at Gokstad in Vestfold, Norway. The ship dates to c. 890 AD and the burial probably took place c. 900 AD.…
Monument to Bishop Absalon at Højerup KirkeA monument to the twelfth-century Danish Bishop (and Archbishop) Absalon, who played a key role in Danish territorial expansion and crusades against…
Golden pendant with Terslev motif from HedebyOne from two golden pendants with Terslev motif from chamber grave 5 from eastern part of southern cemetery in Hedeby.
Silver Oval Brooch from HedebyOne of two unique silver oval brooches from chamber grave 5 from eastern part of southern cemetery in Hedeby. This brooch is covered with filigree…
Amber Thor's hammerAmber Thor's hammer from Hedeby. It is currently exhibited in the Viking Museum Haithabu.
Miniature AnchorMiniature anchor from Hedeby exhibited in the Viking Museum Haithabu, Germany.
Hilt of the Busdorf SwordHilt of the one from three swords, which were found in Busdorf (Germany) situated in the west of Hedeby. This sword belong to the type S according to…
Balder DigestifBalder is a digestif like Jägermeister and similar spiced liqueurs. It uses a Lewis gaming piece rook as its logo, but also plays on the name of the…
Old Norway BeerA strong fruity beer from Orkney that uses the Scar bone plaque as part of its image.
Rudder strap from the Oseberg shipThe leather rudder strap was part of the fastenings for the steering oar.
Beckets from the Oseberg burialBeckets were used for securing ropes on the ship.
A parrel and rope tighteners from the Oseberg burialThe parrel (left) was used to fix the sail to the mast on the ship. The rope tighteners would have been used wherever needed in the rigging.
Possible decoration from the Oseberg shipA decorated wooden piece from the Oseberg burial. It is uncertain exactly what it is for.
Items related to keeping dogs from the Oseberg burialThe image shows strap mounts on the left, a dog collar (centre) with wooden whistles on either side of it, and the remains of a dog leash on the far…
A pitchfork from the Oseberg burialA wooden pitchfork from the Oseberg burial
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…