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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…
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.
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.
Remnants of a Box from the Gokstad BurialPart of a wooden box.
Tent Pegs from the Gokstad BurialThese are thought to be tent pegs.
Part of a Bailer from the Gokstad BurialA decorated wooden fragment that may have been part of a bailer.
Strap Mounts from the Gokstad BurialA selection of strap mounts from the Gokstad burial.
Bridle from the Gokstad BurialThis bridle from the Gokstad burial is decorated with gilt bronze plaques.
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…
Strap Mounts from the Gokstad BurialGilt bronze strap mounts from the Gokstad burial.
Part of a Sled Shaft from BorrePart of the shaft from a sled, decorated with metalwork and carved.
Mount for a Knife Scabbard from BorreA mount for a knife scabbard from the Borre burial 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…
Ship Nails from BorreThese ship nails were found in the Borre grave mound.
Bridle from the Borre Grave MoundBridle with gilt bronze plaques as decoration.
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…
Two Axes from the Oseberg Ship BurialTwo plain axes for general work.
Pine Bucket with Runic Inscription from the Oseberg Ship BurialA pine bucket with an iron handle. It was originally bound with hoops of beech wood. The bucket has a runic inscription that says 'Sigrid owns'.
Oak Barrel from the Oseberg Ship BurialAn oak barrel with hoops of ash.
Ale Bowl from the Oseberg Ship BurialA possible ale bowl made of beech.