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1884.54.37.2

Wooden stand carved with figures, animals, and Viking knotwork, part of Viking ship model 1884.54.37 [ZM 7/3/2016]

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1884.54.37.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden stand carved with figures, animals, and Viking knotwork, part of Viking ship model 1884.54.37 [ZM 7/3/2016]
Long description
The wooden stand is ornately carved along its length with animal, figures and Viking knotwork, the ends are circular with a carved boat on one and a carved man with a shield and spear on the other. [ZM 7/3/2016]
Geographical reference
Norway
Europe > Northern Europe > Norway
Vestfold county Sandefjord Sandar suburb Gokstad farm The King's Mound
Cultural groups
Norwegian
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1884
Date collected
Prior to 1884
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved, Process Perforated, Process Carpentered
Dimensions
Width: max 190 mm, Length: max 1028 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.54.37.2 PR no.: 5/ 913

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