viking mammen axe

viking mammen axeThe Viking axe is a replica of a 10th century original found in Mammen, Denmark. The original is now part of the collection at the National Museum (Nationalmuseet) in Copenhagen. The axe was discovered in a male burial, likely that of a Viking chieftain or a very wealthy Viking. The axe is decorated in the Mammen style a Viking art style that actually takes its name from this very axe! On the original, the engravings were inlaid with silver. This type

8 cm and has a shaft diameter of 2

Format: 25

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It is fully functional and is delivered together with a wooden display stand

A rope may be threaded through it and tied to your belt

Bead necklaces and other necklaces were often attached to these brooches

It also features a beautifully decorated motif that appears as though it has been etched onto a golden surface

whilst the guard is lined with luxurious red velvet

or a different coloured cloak

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The natural-coloured undertunic with short sleeves is well-suited to wearing beneath another tunic

permitting it to be hung from the belt