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Glass and Wood Viking LongshipA model Viking longship made of glass and wood as a souvenir that can be bought in the gift shop at Vikingskipshuset.
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.
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…
Barrel on the Oseberg ShipA barrel that was found with the Oseberg ship is on display on the deck of the ship.
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 Chair Back in the National Museum of IrelandA possible carved wooden chair back.
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.
Wooden and Bone Weaving Tablets in the National Museum of IrelandThese tablets would have been used for tablet or card weaving. This is a technique for making narrow decorative bands of the sort that would have…