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• The Saga series
• Jewellery from Kaupang
• The Virgin Mary Collection
• Wood
• T-shirts
• Oseberg textiles
• Books
• Key rings
• Refrigator magnets
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The Saga series
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The original, dating from the 4th century AD,
was found in a woman’s burial at Stadheim, Vik in Sogn.
Copies available in silver or gold.
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Same pattern as the ring no. 0031.
Silver copy. Gold copy available on order.
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Same pattern as the ring no. 0031.
Silver copy. Gold copy available on order.
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The original was found in a richly equipped burial
(4th century AD) at Kjørstad, Sør-Fron, Gudbrandsdalen.
Silver copy. Gold copy available on order.
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The original was found at Førde, Sunnfjord.
It probably dates from c. AD 300.
Copies available in silver or gold.
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Found at Førde, Sunnfjord. It dates from c. AD 300.
Silver copy. Gold copy available on order.
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For details, see ring no. 0033.
Silver copy. Gold copy available on order.
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For details, see ring no. 0033.
Silver copy. Gold copy available on order.
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A most elegant filigree pendant, dating from the early Iron Age (c. AD 300).
A similar pendant was found at Fevang in the county of Vestfold.
Silver copy. Gold copy available on order.
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The gold original was found at Søtvet, Solum in the county of Telemark. The bracteate dates from the Migration Age (c. sixth century AD). Gold bracteates with runic inscriptions have been found in various places in Scandinavia – those made in Norway are easily identified.
Silver copy. Gold copy available on order.
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The motif of this brooch – a serpent twining around a large beast – probably symbolises the struggle between good and evil. The original, which dates from c. AD 1000, was found in a bog – Eiriksmyr – near Eidanger in the county of Telemark.
We sell silver and bronze copies – gold copy available on order.
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The motif of this brooch – a serpent twining around a large beast – probably symbolises the struggle between good and evil. The original, which dates from c. AD 1000, was found in a bog – Eiriksmyr – near Eidanger in the county of Telemark.
We sell silver and bronze copies – gold copy available on order.
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The motif comes from a bracteate dating from c.
AD 500, which was found at Sletner in the county of Østfold.
Silver copy. Gold copy available on order.
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Inspired by a brooch found at Kvarberg, Vågå, in the county of Oppland.
Silver copy. Gold copy available on order.
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Jewellery from Kaupang (in the county of Vestfold)
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The original was found at Kaupang near Larvik.
Of Viking Age date (c. AD 780 – 1050).
Silver copy. Gold copy available on order.
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The original was found at Kaupang near Larvik.
Of Viking Age date (c
AD 780 – 1050).
Silver copy. Gold copy available on order.
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The original was found at Kaupang near Larvik. Of Viking Age date (c AD 780 – 1050).
Silver copy. Gold copy available on order.
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Pendant, cross inscribed in a circle No. 0091
The original was found at Kaupang near Larvik.
Of Viking Age date (c. AD 780 – 1050).
Silver copy. Gold copy available on order.
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Similar objects have been found at Kaupang near Larvik.
Of Viking Age date (c AD 780 – 1050).
Silver, brass and iron copies. Gold copy available on order.
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Similar objects have been found at Kaupang near Larvik.
Of Viking Age date (c AD 780 – 1050).
Silver, brass and iron copies. Gold copy available on order.
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Similar objects have been found at Kaupang near Larvik.
Of Viking Age date (c AD 780 – 1050).
Silver, brass and iron copies. Gold copy available on order.
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The Virgin Mary Collection
All the items in this collection represent the Nordic Middle Ages, c. AD 1030 to c. AD 1536. Such items were more than simply jewellery or trinkets – they were in the nature of amulets. Below we give a brief account of medieval symbolism and inscriptions.
Symbolism and magic. An amulet could protect its bearer on journeys, against disease, accidents and other evil.
Motifs. Many trinkets and other items of jewellery had religious motifs related to Christ, the Virgin Mary or other saints, men as well as women. Important Christian symbols include roses, rosaries, lilies, stars and the crucifix.
Inscriptions. Runes and inscriptions occur on many pieces of medieval jewellery. We find biblical texts, benedictions, as well as declarations of love to individuals whose name is given. Symbols of magic, words of magic and various other formulae also occur frequently.
Colours. Blue was – and still is – the colour of heaven, and therefore it represents the Queen of Heaven, the Virgin Mary. Red was the colour of fire, love, vigour and vitality. Green represented life, health and healing; this was the colour of the Holy Spirit, of immortality and of Paradise.
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Prince Witzlav of Rügen, who was buried in the Church of St. Mary in Oslo, bore this ring. He was the father of Queen Euphemica, the wife of King Håkon V.
The words of the inscription – AVE MARIA GRACIA PLE – are, as we may read in the Gospel according to St. Luke – the very words used by the Archangel Gabriel in the Annunciation.
Original: A thirteenth-century silver ring, which may possibly have been gilded. It was ornamented with white quartz, and the inscription was carried out in niello.
Provenance: the chancel of the Church of St. Mary,
in medieval Oslo.
Silver and 18 carat gold copies are on sale.
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The motif consists of hands bearing the Virgin’s crown – a theme we may also find in bridal symbolism. Sapphire is said to have magic properties, including that of making its owner loving and devout. It was also thought to help against disease and evil powers.
Original: a fourteenth or fifteenth century gold ring with a pale sapphire.
Provenance: Storhamar, Hamar in the county of Hedmark.
Silver-gilt and 18 carat gold copies are on sale.
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Red stood for fire, blood and love. Red stones, such as that in this ring, were known as carbuncles. Red was the symbol of divine love, of the flames associated with the Holy Spirit, and of martyrdom.
Original: a gold ring from the thirteenth or the fourteenth century, with a red garnet.
Provenance: the site known as “the site of remembrance”, Clemensgt. 2, in medieval Oslo.
Silver-gilt and 18 carat gold copies are on sale.
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Love ring, silver-gilt No. 655101
The Latin inscription on this ring NIAG CnIVROmA * was meant to be cryptic. The first part stands for the name Inga. The rest, read backwards, comes to Amor vinc – part of a quotation from Virgil:“Omnia vincit amor” – “Love conquers all”.
Original: a gold ring with a dark sapphire, dating from the twelfth to the fourteenth century AD.
Provenance: Tjølling vicarage, Larvik, in the county of Vestfold.
Silver-gilt and 18 carat gold copies are on sale.
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On the hoop of this ring there are six four-petalled roses or rosettes, alternating with seven almond-shaped fields.
Original: a thirteenth or the fourteenth century gold ring with a garnet.
Provenance: Lier, in the county of Buskerud.
Silver-gilt and 18 carat gold copies are on sale.
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This bead may have been either a button, or part of a piece of jewellery.
Original: silver bead with a loop attached.
Provenance: the farm Dæli, Stavsjø in Ringsaker,
in the county of Hedmark.
Silver and 18 carat gold copies are on sale.
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Silver-gilt crosslet No. 625021
The cross stands for the death of Christ, for the victory of Good over Evil. The first owner of this crucifix must surely have been aware of its ability to dispel evil.
Original: Gold pendant, c. AD 1300.
Provenance: Tromøy churchyard in Arendal,
in the county of Aust-Agder.
Silver-gilt and 18 carat gold copies are on sale.
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Wood
T- shirts
Oseberg textiles
Books
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The Medieval Hall, Norwegian/English
Nos. 0553 and 0499
This brochure deals with the objects exhibited in the medieval hall in the Historical Museum.
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The Treasury, Norwegian/English
Nos. 0444 and 0443.
This brochure deals with the originals exhibited in the Treasury in the Historical Museum.
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Medieval Pictures, Norwegian No. 978820215998.
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Norwegian Stave Churches,
Norwegian/German/English No. 978827683168.
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Guide to the Viking Ship Museum, by Arne Emil Christensen. English No. 0750, German No. 0751, Norwegian No. 0752, Japanese No. 0755.
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The Viking Ships in Oslo, Sjøvold.
English No. 0741, German No. 0742,
Norwegian No. 07443, Italian No. 0745.
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Vikings, The North Atlantic Saga, No. 978156098995
This book (English only) includes accounts dealing with the Vikings in the North, and with their voyages to Greenland and America. Their life and activities there are also described. The book is illustrated with good pictures of objects found.
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Key rings
Refrigator magnets
Others
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Georg Viking, No. 0376
NOK. 119,-
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A small Osebergskip, No. 0437
NOK 119,-
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The chess men from the Isle of Lewis No. 0435
The originals – carved from morse (walrus ivory) – were found on the isle of Lewis in the Hebrides, off the west coast of Scotland. They probably date from c. AD 1150.
This set is a reconstruction of the original. It is sold together with a linen gaming-board.
NOK 2455,-
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Pewter cheese sliser, No. 0282
NOK 330,-
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Snartemo sword, imitation, No. 0410
Copy of the Snartemo sword, on special only
NOK 3105,-
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Mug 1
NOK 75,-
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Mug 2
NOK 75,-
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Mug 3
NOK 75,-
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Mug 4
NOK 75,-
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Necklace
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Umbrella
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Thimble
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Thimble
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Thimble
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