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Tethering PegsWooden tethering pegs from the Oseberg ship burial
Tent Pegs from the Gokstad BurialThese are thought to be tent pegs.
Tent Boards from the Gokstad Ship BurialTwo of the tent boards from the Gokstad burial affixed to the wall at Vikingskipshuset.
Tent Boards and a Shield from the Gokstad ShipA pair of tent boards and one of the shields from the Gokstad ship.
Strap Mounts from the Gokstad BurialA selection of strap mounts from the Gokstad burial.
Strap Mounts from the Gokstad BurialGilt bronze strap mounts from the Gokstad burial.
Stick with Runes from the Oseberg BurialA stick with a runic inscription. It reads 'litiluism' which has been read as 'litill vis ma
Steering Oar on the Tune ShipThe steering oar on the Tune ship, clearly showing the white dots that are part of the 3D scanning process.
Steering Oar of the Oseberg ShipThe Oseberg Ship would have been steered with an oar fitted to the starboard side of the ship, just like other Viking Age ships.
Spades from the Oseberg burialA number of wooden spades were found as part of the Oseberg burial
Smoothing Iron from the Oseberg BurialA smoothing iron for ironing clothes and cloth.
Sleds from the Oseberg Ship BurialThe Oseberg ship burial include four sleds or sleighs, all decorated with wooden carving. When they were found, traces of red, reddish brown, black,…
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…
Sled PoleA decorated sled pole made of beech wood.
Skeleton of the Man buried on the Gokstad ShipThe man buried on the Gokstad Ship was about 5' 11" to 6' tall (approx. 180cm to 183cm) and was of powerful build. He was in his 40s or 50s when he…
Ship Nails from BorreThese ship nails were found in the Borre grave mound.
Sheet Block from the Oseberg ShipSheet block for the sail on the Oseberg ship.
Scanning the Tune ShipThe Tune ship is currently being 3D scanned, hence it is covered with white dots that are used to measure it. The scanning project is investigating…
Saddle from the Oseberg burialA saddle found in the Oseberg burial. It is made of beech wood.
Rudder strap from the Oseberg shipThe leather rudder strap was part of the fastenings for the steering oar.