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Bridle from the Gokstad BurialThis bridle from the Gokstad burial is decorated with gilt bronze plaques.
Strap Mounts from the Gokstad BurialA selection of strap mounts from the Gokstad burial.
Part of a Bailer from the Gokstad BurialA decorated wooden fragment that may have been part of a bailer.
Tent Pegs from the Gokstad BurialThese are thought to be tent pegs.
Remnants of a Box from the Gokstad BurialPart of a wooden box.
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.
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.
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…
Hunting Knapsack from the Gokstad ShipThe wooden top and bottom of a hunting knapsack. The fabric body has not survived. The lid has a horse carved into it.
Candlesticks from the Gokstad BurialPossible wooden candlesticks. Their actual function is uncertain but it is thought that they were made to hold candles.
Bedposts from the Gokstad BurialBedposts made of oak with a carved horse design.
Bucket with Brass Fittings from the Gokstad BurialA bucket made of yew. It has brass fittings, and iron hoops and handle rings. When found it contained wild apples.
Bucket with 'Buddha' Image from the Gokstad BurialA bucket made of yew, with brass hoops and 'Buddha'-like figures of enamel and brass.
Bucket with Brass Hoops and Handles from the Gokstad BurialA small bucket with brass hoops and handles. It is made of yew.
Gilt Bronze Mounts from the Gokstad BurialA selection of gilt bronze mounts from the Gokstad burial.
Combs from the Oseberg BurialCombs made from horn.
Part of a Box from the Oseberg BurialPart of a box found in the hole dug by the grave robbers. In the foreground of the photograph is a clasp from a box.
Chest from the Oseberg BurialThis chest had been broken into by grave robbers. When found, it still contained two combs, and pieces of leather and cloth.
Handle found in the Oseberg BurialA handle with zoomorphic designs.
Lid from a Box found in the Oseberg BurialThe wooden lid of a box with a lock made of horn or whale baleen. At the back of the photograph is a handle from a box.