viking brooch kaupang bronze Eedringen The scabbard tip and the

The scabbard tip and the two square brass decorations at the top contain iconography that refers to warfare and victory

A hole is situated at the end of the grip

with portions frequently being chopped off to settle transactions

The sword is handmade from bronze and has a length of approx

viking brooch kaupang bronze Eedringen The scabbard tip and theThe brooch is a replica of a 9th century original excavated in Kaupang, Norway. The original is now part of the collection of the National Museum in Bergen. Crafted in the Oseberg style, the brooch depicts various animal motifs grasping one another and forming a large knot motif.