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VÍKINGR – Viking Age exhibition

VÍKINGR was a Viking Age exhibition produced by the University of Oslo Historical Museum.

The video shows a guided tour of the exhibition by Professor Marianne Vedeler.

The commentary is in Norwegian with English subtitles.

The images below show some of the exhibits from VÍKINGR.

Click on the image for an enlargement which will show details of the object.

Oval brooches are the most common type of brooch from the Viking Age and are often found in pairs
image: Pål Bjarne Johansen

This gold spur was found in 1887 at Rød farm in Rygge
image: Pål Bjarne Johansen

Silver Hoard found in 1844 at Teisen Farm in Oslo
image: Pål Bjarne Johansen

Gold Hoard found in Nedre Hon Farm in Øvre Eiker, Buskerud
image: Pål Bjarne Johansen

Weathervane from Heggen Church had an earlier life as a Wind Vane on a Viking ship
image: Pål Bjarne Johansen

This sword was bent and destroyed before being buried as a grave gift
image: Pål Bjarne Johansen