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Blog: Women in the Viking Age then and now: Powerful then, dangerous now?
A blog post about women in the Viking Age and what the Oseberg ship burial means for our understanding of their levels of power and agency.
The Oseberg Ship
The Oseberg ship is on display at the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo. It was found in a grave mound at Oseberg in Norway with the remains of two women, and with a large amount of grave goods.
Ho koplar vikingfunn i Lærdal mot Oseberg-skipet
A belt buckle form Eri in Lærdal is thought to be connected to the craftsman who worked on the Oseberg ship. The motif on the belt buckle is almost exactly the same as a central motif on the Oseberg wagon.
A Viking Dog Collar
This Viking Age dog collar was found in the Oseberg ship burial. It is made of leather with metal fittings.
The Oseberg Ship viewed from the Stem
The Oseberg ship is on display at the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo. It was found in a grave mound at Oseberg in Norway with the remains of two women, and with a large amount of grave goods. These photos show it from the stem.
The Oseberg Ship viewed from the stern
The Oseberg ship is on display at the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo. It was found in a grave mound at Oseberg in Norway with the remains of two women, and with a large amount of grave goods. These photos show it from the stern.
Detail of the Stem Ornament on the Oseberg Ship
Detail of the stem ornament on the Oseberg Ship, showing the intricate carving.
Reconstruction of the Stem Ornament on the Oseberg Ship
This reconstruction gives a chance to see the stem ornament on the Oseberg Ship up close.
Oars on the Oseberg Ship
Oars from the Oseberg ship in situ in their holders.
Barrel on the Oseberg Ship
A barrel that was found with the Oseberg ship is on display on the deck of the ship.
The Deck and Mast Seat of the Oseberg Ship
Detail of the deck and mast seat of the Oseberg Ship, viewed from the stern.
Steering Oar of the Oseberg Ship
The Oseberg Ship would have been steered with an oar fitted to the starboard side of the ship, just like other Viking Age ships.
The Oseberg Wagon
The 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 with scenes on all its sides. The back of the wagon features at least ten cats, possibly relating…
Detail of the Stern Ornament on the Oseberg Ship
Detail of the stern ornament on the Oseberg Ship, showing the intricate carving.
Professor Gustafson's Diaries from the Oseberg Excavation
The Oseberg mound was excavated in 1904. The excavation was led by Gabriel Gustafson who ensured that the excavation was properly documented. These photos are of his diaries and notebooks related to the excavation.
The Oseberg Tapestry
These are fragments of a tapestry that was found with the Oseberg ship burial. The tapestry appears to depict a procession including horse-drawn wagons.
Textiles from the Oseberg burial
Alongside the tapestries, other textiles were found. These included woollen fabrics, silk, embroideries and tablet-woven bands.
Animal heads from the Oseberg burial
Five 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 through their mouths, like reins, and all were found with a rattle and a piece of rope.
Rattles from the Oseberg burial
Rattles were found with each of the carved animal heads. Their function is uncertain, but it has been suggested that they might have been musical instruments, sleigh bells or cult objects used in religious rituals.
Saddle from the Oseberg burial
A saddle found in the Oseberg burial. It is made of beech wood.