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Goblet with an entwined animal decoration
that has given the name to the "Jelling" style.
Found in 1861 in a plundered burial chamber
of wood in one of two Jelling, Denmark,
traditional burial mounds built by Gorm the
Elder for his queen, Thyre Danebod. Undoubtedly
a chalice carried by Christian
missionaries on their travels through pagan
Northern Europe. It was made in Northern
Europe and must have belonged to one of the
first missionaries in Denmark. Viking Age.
Goblet is 1-1/2 inches high, 1-3/4 inches top
diameter, 1-1/8 inches bottom diameter.
(Used now for drinking
Danish Akvavit!)
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Silver spoon from the Middle Ages, 15th Century. The front shows a
pierced heart with the inscription "Jesu-Mari(a)." The back shows the coat of arms of the
noble Norwegian family Losneaetten with the same inscription. These marks were common in the
Middle Ages. Such spoons were often carried for eating in others' homes. Original
found in Rødøy parish, Northern Norway about 1810. Displayed at the National Museum,
Copenhagen.
Spoon is 3-1/4 inches long.
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A weight for a balance scale in the form of a horse. Made in Bergen,
Norway, ca. 1300. TURM a/s made this copy for a major exhibition about
Queen Margrethe I (1375-1412), called Denmarks's greatest "statesman."
The original is now in the Danish National Museum.
Horse is 1-3/8 inches high and weighs about 2-1/2 ozs..
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NORWEGIAN VIKING KING FIGURINES - A.D. 800-1050
These Norwegian Viking kings are of the "Hårfagre" (Fair-Haired) royal lineage.
Each figurine is accompanied by a biography and an informative history. The design
and description of each Viking king are authentic in appearance, accoutrements and
coloring, and are based upon "Heimskringla" - the chronicles of the Icelander Snorri
Sturlusson, published sources and historical documents. Each figurine is artistically
designed, moulded in polystone and hand painted in Norway.
The figurines are 5 inches high. Fridge Magnets are 3-1/4 inches high. They are identical
to the figurines and may be used as magnets or as freestanding figures. Figurines are $16 each, with
special shipping and handling of $4.
Magnets are $6.00 each, with $2.50 special shipping and handling. Please select by number:
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The Viking Warrior
We add this Viking warrior figure to our Viking Kings Collection. It shows him
in the customary garb of the Viking Age holding his helmet and armed with a
dagger and sword. He is available as a 5-inch freestanding figurine or as a
3-inch fridge magnet. The figurine is $16 and the magnet is $6 plus shipping and
handling.
We are grateful to Lill-Ann Chepstow-Lusty of the Norwegian State Museum for
permission to use her fine photo of the model for the figures. He is Georg
Hansen of Gudvangen ("field of the gods"), Norway, on Naerøy Fjord, 90 miles
east of Bergen. Georg is chieftain of a Viking re-enactment group, Njardar
Vikings, who will build a Viking village in the summer of 2008.
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Egil Skallagrimsson Figurine
This impressive hand-painted figurine was designed in Norway using descriptions
in Egil's Saga of the Icelandic poet, warrior and farmer Egil Skallagrimsson.
There is high drama in this Saga, with plots, characters, actions and settings
that read like a modern novel. Of special interest are the stories of his feuds
with Norwegian kings, which he continued throughout his long life. The Saga was
probably written by Snorri Sturlusson (A.D. 1179-1241), Iceland's renowned
historian, who was Egil's descendant.The figurine
stands about 8 inches tall (20 cm).
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"The Vikings," a Special Video Presentation by NOVA/PBS
Recently unearthed facts reveal that the Vikings were much more accomplished
than their vicious stereotype suggests. True, they were ruthless in their quest
for riches and power. But we know now that they were canny merchants, expert
shipbuilders, superb artisans and bold colonizers of far-off lands. And new clues support
their arrival in North America 500 years before Columbus. This special 2-hour color
video presentation by NOVA was prepared in cooperation with Station WGBH-Boston.
Your purchase helps support public television.
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NORSE GODS BRONZE STATUES IN REPLICA
Sold individually or in sets (see below).
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S83: Thor
This 10th Century bronze image of Thor was found in Akureyri, Iceland. It shows him
in his characteristic pose grasping his hammer, Mjollnir. Thor was the Norse god of
thunder, lightning, rain and agriculture and was the most popular of the gods.
Thor's sacred emblem, the hammer, was used to celebrate weddings and funerals and people
carried his amulet as a good-luck charm. See also our No. 92
in the Pendants/Brooches section for bronze & silver jewelry replicas of Thor.
Thor died by venom from the mouth of Jormungand, the world serpent, at Ragnarok (the
doom of the gods).
This bronze statue is reproduced in Sweden in cooperation with the
Icelandic State Museum. It stands 3-1/4 inches tall and weighs 9 oz.
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$35 plus $5.50 shipping & handling
NOTE:
Shipping/handling cost is for the USA, Canada & Mexico only. Customers in
other countries should contact us prior to ordering:
vikingtrader@comcast.net for
shipping cost.
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S83A: Frey
Also called Fro, Frey was of the Vanir race of Nordic gods (fertility gods).
He was the son of Njord, a god of the sea. Frey was, obviously, a fertility god (in a
long tradition of phallic gods of other eras throughout history). His sister Freya was
god of sex and later of war and death. The faithful made offerings and sacrifices to
Frey to ensure good harvests and fertile marriages. The flame giant Surtr killed Frey
at Ragnarok, the doom of the gods.
The original of this 11th century statue was found
at Rällinge, Sömland, Sweden, here reproduced in bronze. It stands 3-1/2 inches tall and weighs
12.7 oz. From Sweden.
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$35 plus $5.50 shipping & handling
NOTE:
Shipping/handling cost is for the USA, Canada & Mexico only. Customers in other
countries should contact us prior to ordering:
vikingtrader@comcast.net for
shipping cost.
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S83B: Odin
S83B Odin. Odin was the chief god of the Norse pantheon. He fathered Thor, Baldur, Hoder,
Tyr, Bragi, Heimdall, Ull, Vidar, Hermod and Vali. His wives were Fjorgyn, Frigga and Rind.
He roamed Midgard (the human world) seducing women so many mortals could trace their
ancestry to him. He invented the runes and was at once wise, kind and cruel - perhaps
representing human nature. Odin was killed by Fenrir the wolf at Ragnarok, the doom of
the gods.
The original of this bronze statue was found in Lindby, Skåne, Sweden and is
here reproduced in bronze. It is 4 inches tall and weighs 6.2 oz. From Sweden.
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$35 plus $5.50 shipping & handling
NOTE:
Shipping/handling cost is for the USA, Canada & Mexico only. Customers in other
countries should contact us prior to ordering:
vikingtrader@comcast.net for
shipping cost.
Frey & Odin
$65 plus $9 shipping & handling
USA, Canada &
Mexico only
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Frey & Thor
$65 plus $9 shipping & handling
USA, Canada &
Mexico only
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Thor & Odin
$65 plus $9 shipping & handling
USA, Canada &
Mexico only
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All three statues:
Frey, Thor & Odin
$95 plus $9 shipping & handling
USA, Canada &
Mexico only
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The Viking Trader now offers a dramatic Viking-theme collection of pewter artifacts from
KONGETINN-ROYAL PEWTER, which has been producing high quality metal
artifacts for over 50 years. They are located in Kinsarvik on Hardanger Fjord, Norway. The patterns on these unique, heavy pieces were inspired by Norway's King St. Olav Haraldsson and his Viking men. All of their pewter meets the standards of the European Union.
Each item comes in an attractive gift box. They are sent via US Postal Service Parcel Post and are available within the USA, Canada and Mexico only. Faster service is available at additional cost. For multiple items, please contact us for a special price and cost of shipping/handling.
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125645 Viking Ship Bowl
A dragon ship must have dragons and here they are to tell your guests that there's a Viking in the house! It is 3-1/4 inch tall (7.8 cm), 3-1/8 inch wide (7.7 cm) and 5-1/2 inch long (14cm).
AVAILABLE IN SEPTEMBER, 2008 AND MAY BE ORDERED NOW
$60 each
Shipping/handling is $8
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125611 Small Bowl
This bowl with its frieze of Vikings is perfect for candies or nuts. It is 4.5 inch in diameter (11.4cm) and stands 2 inches tall (5 cm).
$60 each
Shipping/handling is $7
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125624 Beer Mug
This heavy beer mug will take you back to the "wolf-time...the frost time" with its Vikings in various poses around the circumference. The glass insert holds 12 oz. (350 ml) and its overall dimensions are 5 inches tall (13 cm) and 3-1/2 inch wide (8.8 cm).
$110 each
Shipping/handling is $7
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125607 Wine Goblet
Hold this dramatic wine goblet and say Skål! to the Vikings surrounding the base. Its glass insert holds 8 oz. of Washington State wine (300 ml) or some other liquid to your taste. It stands 6-1/8 in. tall (16 cm).
$80 each
Shipping/handling is $7
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Beer Glass
This dramatic beer glass (or lemonade as you wish) holds 8 oz. (300 ml) and
stands 6-1/2 inches tall (16.6 cm). As with the other pewter items, there is a
frieze of Vikings in various poses around the circumference. The glass is
removable for cleaning.
$90 each
Shipping/handling is $7
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125604 Snaps Goblets
These two snaps glasses are for the traditional Nordic akvavit (even sherry or brandy if needed). The glass inserts hold about 3 oz. (50 ml). Two frieze bands of leaves and Vikings decorate the circumference.
$68 for a set of two (sold in sets only)
Shipping/handling is $7
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125631 Set of 4 Coasters
These coasters showing a Viking bowman are 3-3/8 inch in diameter (8.5 cm). They are all the same size although our photo makes one appear larger.
$60 for a set of four
Shipping/handling is $7
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Napkin Rings Set of 4 Rings
Each of these napkin rings shows 3 different Viking poses separated by columns of traditional Norwegian "Urnes" style leaves. They are 3-3/8 inch in diameter (8.5 cm).
$60 set of four (sold in sets only)
Shipping/handling is $6
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Letter Opener
This letter opener is decorated with 3 Viking scenes to help you along with the mail. It is 8-5/8 inches long (21 cm).
$25 each
Shipping/handling is $4
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Viking King Statues
Each $24. Shipping/handling is $3.50
For more Viking kings, see our hand-painted sets of 7 figurines, done in durable polystone. Each stands 3-1/4 inches high. |
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125672 Harald Fairhair
He resolved not to cut his hair until he subjugated all of Norway and won its allegiance, which he did. He ruled from AD 890-933.
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125674 Håkon the Good
He was raised as a Christian in England and at the age of 15 returned to Norway where he became the first Christian king in 933. He ruled for 25 years and was a beloved monarch.
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125676 Olav Trygvason
The grandson of Harald Fairhair and after a pagan life and many Viking raids, became a Christian in England. In 995 he became king of Norway and set out to Christianize the population, often at sword's point. He drowned in 1000 after leaping overboard during a naval battle.
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125678 St. Olav Haraldsson
He became king of Norway in 1015 after a career of Viking forays. He was baptized in Rouen and set out to Christianize Norway, which antagonized many of his pagan subjects. He died at the Battle of Stiklestad in 1030, defeated by England's King Canute.
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Edda: Viking Songs from Medieval Iceland
"Sequentia" recorded this CD in Iceland. It is a studied reconstruction of
how Viking music may have sounded. But no one can be sure of sounds that were
not scored, nor, of course, recorded. "Sequentia" is an internationally acclaimed
ensemble that combines vocal and instrumental virtuosity with innovative research
and programming to reconstruct the living musical traditions of medieval Europe.
You will hear mythological songs and stories from the Old Icelandic epic EDDA:
tales of the Norse gods plus prophecies of the seeress who foretells the end of
the gods at Ragnarok.
There are 3 vocalists, medieval fiddles and lyres presenting music of starkness
and mystery, sung in the ancient Viking language - similar to that spoken in Iceland today.
This intriguing CD is complete with a 47-page brochure containing background
notes plus a parallel translation of the songs in Icelandic and English.
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Edda Viking Music CD - $18
HISTORICAL VIKING BEAKERS
Viking Age beakers have been found all over Scandinavia and probably
were of Frankish origin, carried by Vikings returning from their travels.
We offer these accurately detailed replicas, individually blown & decorated
by Scanglas AB of Sweden using 1000-year old techniques. No two are alike:
each varies in size, thickness, color and number of bubbles - signs of genuine
craftsmanship.
The cone-shape comes from Old Norse drinking habits: they couldn't put
down the glass until they drank "bottoms up." But some did have stands,
as do ours. The Vikings drank beer made from bogmyrtle and mead made from honey.
If you can't find the bogmyrtle beer you can use whatever drink you prefer.
You can even use the glass as a bud vase or an attractive decoration.
Owing to special packaging required for glass, we must charge $5
shipping and handling for each piece. Please contact us for shipping
and handling prices and discounts for sets or for multiple pieces.
NOTE: WE MAINTAIN A REASONABLE INVENTORY BUT CANNOT PREDICT SALES,
ESPECIALLY IN MULTIPLE PIECES. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU CALL OR EMAIL US FOR
AVAILABILITY PRIOR TO ORDERING.
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VG2: Large Viking Glass
This beautiful glass may be used not only for drinking but also as a dramatic
decoration. With flowers it becomes a vase of unique design. It holds about
11 ozs. (30 cl) and is 8-1/2 inches high and 4-1/2 inches across the top.
Complete with wrought iron stand.
This popular glass in blue or clear rim will not be available until October
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Large Viking Glass
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VG3: Medium Viking Glass
This medium-sized glass adds a distinctive note to your red or white wine.
Both the blue rim and clear rim glass are in a Viking Age "traditional" design. Each will
hold about 5 ozs. (~15 cl) and is about 5-3/4 inches high, 3-1/2 inches across the top.
Wrought iron stand included. Available in Blue Rim only, as shown.
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Medium Viking Glass
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VG4: Small Viking Glass
This glass is used in Denmark for akvavit (snaps), sherry or brandy. It holds about
1.7 oz (5 cl) and is approximately 4 inches high. Wrought iron stand included.
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Small Viking Glass
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291: Kempstone Beaker
This unusual beaker was found in Kempstone, England. It is of the Viking Age,
probably left by Danish Vikings who settled in the northern half of England.
It holds about 7 ounces (20 cl) , and the beaker is 8-3/4 inches high.
Complete with stand as shown.
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Kempstone Beaker - $33
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305A: Mead Bottle
The Vikings made mead (honey wine), that most ancient of drinks.
This mead bottle faithfully reproduces one found in Scandinavia.
It holds about 11 ounces (30 cl) and the beaker is 9-1/4 inches high.
With stand as shown.
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Mead Bottle - $37
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S677 and S678 "Tipping" Glass
Viking Age glass blowers were unable to make a flat-bottomed vessel. This is
as close as it comes. Although it's a bit unstable, it's still useful and
is a fine conversation piece. The "tipping" glass holds about 5-1/2 ounces.
And it stands (or leans!) four inches high.
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"Tipping" Glass
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711: Portable Glass with Leather Strap
A portable glass of the 1700's. The original was found in Germany but some
evidence shows that similar glasses were found in the late Viking Age. When invited
to dinner you were expected to bring your own glass, unless the host was a nobleman who could
afford to offer this expensive and rare commodity. One of our customers uses these
distinctive glasses for tasting in his wine shop. The glass holds about 2-1/2 ozs (4 cl)
and is 4-1/2 inches high with top diameter of 2-1/2 inches.
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Portable Glass with Leather Strap - $20
Viking Memorial Stone Stopper
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BS001: Wine Stopper
These elegant wine bottle stoppers from Sigvat Designs feature unique hand cast pewter
icons from antiquity transformed into contemporary functional artifacts. Each comes
with its own protective velour drawstring pouch for storage. They are heavy enough
to form a positive seal on your wines and are available in your choice of the
Norwegian Valdres Barn Heart Rose or the Viking Memorial Stone. Made in the USA.
Wine Stoppers Each - $28
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Norwegian Valdres
Barn Heart
Rose Stopper
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Norwegian Valdres
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Viking Age Isle of Lewis Chess Set
The chessmen in this set are miniature reproductions of the 12th Century A.D.
walrus tusk originals displayed in the British Museum. They are cast in a
resin compound with the look and feel of the ancient set. Experts regard the
original set, carved between A.D. 1100 and A.D. 1300, as "the most exquisite
collection of ancient chessmen in existence." A large animated version of
this set was seen in a recent Harry Potter film.
This miniature set has a combination game board and storage case. It is 8.75
inches in diameter and the pieces range from 0.75 inches to 1.5 inches tall. Made in England.
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Chess Set No. 2. Please select Ivory or Bronze color - $65
Shipping/handling (4 lbs) $9, via US Postal Service. NOTE:
SENT TO ADDRESSES IN USA ONLY
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The Viking Game - "Hnefatafl"
Certainly, the Viking Game ranks as one of history's great games! The
rules are simple but playing requires tactical sense and the ability to
understand the opponent's thinking. It is a game for 2 persons.
Hnefatafl ("neffa-taful") was popular in Northern Europe in the Viking
Age (8th to 11th Centuries AD), a turbulent time of great conflicts. As
chess became popular in the Middle Ages, the Viking Game was forgotten.
The game has been reconstructed through archaeological research and now
appears to have been played even before the Vikings. But it did follow
the Vikings to may parts of Europe, particularly in the British Isles and
"Gardarike," east of the Baltic and into Russia. Some examples have been
found in Ireland, Ukraine, Wales and Lapland.
Old Norse manuscripts often refer to the game as "Hnefatafl," the "King's
Table" in English.
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The Viking Game "Hnefatafl" with cloth board and pieces - $45
Shipping and handling $7.50. Note: shipping within US, Canada and Mexico only
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Viking Key Chains
The key chains are made from the same high quality resin compound as our
Viking Chess set and bookends. They are available as knights (mounted) & soldier
(illustrated).
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Viking Key Chain - $6.50
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Medieval Mouse Pad
The Viking Raiders computer mouse pad is a reproduction of a famous French
manuscript of the 11th Century from the French National Library. It depicts a ship
jam-packed with armed Vikings perhaps ready to attack a French monastery - a customary
and easy target for Vikings.
Historical clues indicate that the French monk-painter worked from stories of
others and never himself experienced such a raid. For example, the artist shows oval
shields of his own era, but Vikings used their trademark round shields with a
circular boss; the steering paddle should be on the ship's starboard; some helmets are
Norman, not Viking; and the spears are French. We can excuse the monk's errors as the
artistic and historical value of the painting make this picture legendary.
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Mouse Pad, approximately 7 inches x 9 inches - $10
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Viking Ship Model of A.D. 900
A striking decoration for the Viking enthusiast! This is a
scale model of the famous Oseberg ship, found in
Norway.Viking ships were the high technology of their time.
They permitted the Vikings to dominate most
of Europe for almost 300 years as they traveled thousands of
miles raiding and trading. Without these
"dragons of the sea" the outstanding achievements of the Viking
Age would not have been possible. These
ships were sufficiently stout and seaworthy to cross the Atlantic
and cruise the Mediterranean even in
storms. But they had to be light enough to be hauled long distances
on land ("portaging") and then sail into
shallow rivers where no other ships could go. Viking "hit & run"
tactics permitted them to go ashore, attend
to their business and leave quickly. Our model is 7-3/4 inches long,
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Viking Ship Model - $20
Shipping and handling $4 each.
Ask for prices on multiple orders.
THE OSEBERG TAPESTRY
The original of this remarkable tapestry is displayed in The Viking Ship Museum,
Oslo, Norway. Replicas, which are sold in their gift shop, have been reconstructed
from tapestry fragments found in the "Oseberg" ship, an elegant and richly decorated
Viking ship intended for coastal waters.
M400 The Oseberg Tapestry
In A.D. 834, the Oseberg ship was used for the burial of a Viking queen. She has been
tentatively identified as Queen Åsa, grandmother of Harald Fairhair who united the
whole of Norway under one crown in the late 9th century. Queen Åsa was accompanied
to her grave by a young slave-girl and all of the appropriate furniture and equipment
for continuation after death of her accustomed life.
The original tapestry fragments are of unbelievable craftsmanship and challenged
modern resources to make such a faithful replica. Archaeologists painstakingly arranged
the surviving tapestry fragments to create this replica,
which dramatically illustrates another unique artistic activity of the Viking Age.
Very few pictorial scenes from the Viking Age have
survived, making the Oseberg tapestry a cultural treasure.
The replica tapestry measures 36.5 inches by 18.5 inches and is made of pure cotton.
The Oseberg Tapestry, complete with descriptive literature - $145
Shipping and handling $7.00 in the U.S. only;
INTERNATIONAL ORDERS $9.00
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Viking Rubber Stamps
Customers often ask for our Old Viking rubber stamp that we put on our invoices.
Well, we'll keep that for ourselves, but our Norwegian artist friend, Stein Hansen,
drew two new ones:
a Viking in battle mode and a Viking lady, showing her Nordic independent spirit.
They are made of pure rubber not plastic, and mounted on wooden blocks.
We offer only the stamps and not the inkpads to keep costs low and to let you select
your own color. You may find inkpads at office supply stores for about $3.
Viking in Battle Rubber Stamp, 2 inches tall by 1-1/2 inch wide - $12
Viking Lady, 2 inches tall by 1 inch wide - $10.50
While ordering these alone, shipping and handling will be $2 for each stamp. For both,
shipping and handling is $3.50.
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Viking in Battle - $12
Shipping & handling $2.
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Viking Lady - $10.50
Shipping & handling $2.
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Rubber Stamp Set - $22.50
Shipping & handling $3.50.
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Gift Certificates
Some of our customers aren't sure which artifact to give to
their Viking enthusiast relatives or friends. So here's an idea:
a gift certificate in any denomination from The Viking Trader.
These can be especially appropriate for birthdays,
anniversaries, Christmas and other holidays. There is no
shipping and handling charge and we will send the certificate
directly to the person you select with a note that it's from
you.
Gift certificates require additional information from you,
so we
ask that you order these items by phone, fax or letter. Please contact us directly by calling
toll-free: 1-800-842-1676, fax: 425-254-3402, or email:
vikingtrader@comcast.net
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