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Items related to keeping dogs from the Oseberg burialThe image shows strap mounts on the left, a dog collar (centre) with wooden whistles on either side of it, and the remains of a dog leash on the far…
Possible decoration from the Oseberg shipA decorated wooden piece from the Oseberg burial. It is uncertain exactly what it is for.
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.
Beckets from the Oseberg burialBeckets were used for securing ropes on the ship.
Rudder strap from the Oseberg shipThe leather rudder strap was part of the fastenings for the steering oar.
Old Norway BeerA strong fruity beer from Orkney that uses the Scar bone plaque as part of its image.
Balder DigestifBalder is a digestif like Jägermeister and similar spiced liqueurs. It uses a Lewis gaming piece rook as its logo, but also plays on the name of the…
Hilt of the Busdorf SwordHilt of the one from three swords, which were found in Busdorf (Germany) situated in the west of Hedeby. This sword belong to the type S according to…
Miniature AnchorMiniature anchor from Hedeby exhibited in the Viking Museum Haithabu, Germany.
Amber Thor's hammerAmber Thor's hammer from Hedeby. It is currently exhibited in the Viking Museum Haithabu.
Silver Oval Brooch from HedebyOne of two unique silver oval brooches from chamber grave 5 from eastern part of southern cemetery in Hedeby. This brooch is covered with filigree…
Golden pendant with Terslev motif from HedebyOne from two golden pendants with Terslev motif from chamber grave 5 from eastern part of southern cemetery in Hedeby.
Monument to Bishop Absalon at Højerup KirkeA monument to the twelfth-century Danish Bishop (and Archbishop) Absalon, who played a key role in Danish territorial expansion and crusades against…
The Gokstad ShipThe Gokstad ship was found in a burial mound at Gokstad in Vestfold, Norway. The ship dates to c. 890 AD and the burial probably took place c. 900 AD.…
Gokstad Burial ChamberThis burial chamber was constructed towards the stern of the Gokstad ship. A tall man in his 40s or 50s was buried in it. The chamber was covered with…
Tent Boards from the Gokstad Ship BurialTwo of the tent boards from the Gokstad burial affixed to the wall at Vikingskipshuset.
Gokstad BoatsThese are two of the boats that were found with the Gokstad ship burial.
Detail of the Mast Seat on the Gokstad ShipDetail shots showing the mast seat on the Gokstad ship.
Buckets on the Deck of the Gokstad ShipA bucket on the deck of the Gokstad ship. The shutters for the oar holes are also visible.
Detail of the Oar Holes on the Gokstad ShipDetail shots showing the oar holes on the Gokstad ship.