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PrimstavA primstav is a calendar stick that uses pictures to indicate the major non-moving religious holidays. The pictures on this one are rune-like. The…
A Chest from the Oseberg Ship BurialA simple wooden chest in Vikingskipshuset. This chest would originally have held a sailor's possessions as well as being their seat while rowing. This…
A Ladle and Handle from the Oseberg Ship BurialA wooden ladle and a carved wooden handle from the Oseberg ship burial.
A Lamp from the Oseberg BurialA lamp. It would have been filled with oil and a wick placed in it to provide light.
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.
A pitchfork from the Oseberg burialA wooden pitchfork from the Oseberg burial
A Viking Dog CollarThis Viking Age dog collar was found in the Oseberg ship burial. It is made of leather with metal fittings.
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.
Ale Bowl from the Oseberg Ship BurialA possible ale bowl made of beech.
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…
Baking Trough from the Oseberg Ship BurialA large wooden baking trough that had traces of rye flour in it when it was found.
Barrel on the Oseberg ShipA barrel that was found with the Oseberg ship is on display on the deck of the ship.
Beckets from the Oseberg burialBeckets were used for securing ropes on the ship.
Bedposts from the Gokstad BurialBedposts made of oak with a carved horse design.
Box from the Oseberg BurialA wooden box made of beech.
Box, Shears and Flax Beater from the Oseberg BurialA wooden box with a lid (left), shears (centre) and a flax beater for processing flax (right)
Bridle from the Borre Grave MoundBridle with gilt bronze plaques as decoration.
Bridle from the Gokstad BurialThis bridle from the Gokstad burial is decorated with gilt bronze plaques.
Bucket and a Lid from the Oseberg Ship BurialA bucket that contained blueberries, and an oak lid with carving round the edge and a valknut design in the middle.
Bucket and Trough from the Oseberg Ship BurialA wooden bucket and a wooden trough from the Oseberg ship burial.