17.09.2023
Rook or Pawn Chess Piece (копия) Dating from the 12th century and originating in Scandinavia, this remarkable sculpture portrays a standing warrior prepared for battle. The warrior is depicted wearing full robes and a long cloak, and despite appearing to bear the weight of his armor, his posture suggests an air of...
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Bowl of a Drinking Cup (копия) late 12th century British or Scandinavian This bowl, with its animated nude male figures and dragons woven into the foliage, was most likely part of a secular drinking bowl rather than a ciborium (the vessel in which the Sanctuary is kept) or a chalice for use during Mass, as...
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Viking tattoos Thanks to their heroic deeds and courage, the Vikings became an important part of history, which is still surrounded by mysteries. Therefore, it is not surprising that Viking tattoos are highly popular even today. It is not known precisely what significance tattoos had in the Viking...
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The Wolf Cross from Foss A reproduction of a silver pendant dating back to the Viking era, approximately from the 11th century, discovered in Foss, Iceland. This pendant is occasionally referred to as a "wolf cross" (vargkors) and can be viewed as both a Christian cross and a Heathen symbol,...
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Mjolnir (Thor's Hammer) from Laby A silver amulet featuring a pendant of Thor's hammer suspended within a ring was discovered in the Läby parish, situated close to Uppsala in Uppland, Sweden.
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Mjolnir (Thor's Hammer) from Skane This intricately decorated silver Thor's hammer was discovered in an undisclosed location in Skåne and was once part of Baron Claes Kurck's collection. However, it was generously donated to the Historical Museum in Stockholm in 1895. Although there are some less reliable...
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Mjolnir (Thor's Hammer) from Bredsattra The pendant is a silver, gold-plated Mjölnir pendant measuring 4.6 centimeters in size. It was discovered in the parish of Bredsättra, specifically in Rungsten hundred, within the Borgholm municipality on the island of Öland, located in Kalmar county, Sweden. The...
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Mjolnir (Thor's Hammer) This amulet is a representation of Mjölnir, the legendary hammer of the Norse god Thor. It dates back to around the year 1000 and was discovered in Ödeshög, Östergötland, Sweden. This artifact originates from a period characterized by a significant clash...
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