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Artefacts from the Viking Age and Norman period

See for my blog here and the artefacts under the image.

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‘It is people like you who hold the roots and give back to many who thought they were lost.’ Rhiannon Scharfetter – Vienna, Austria https://myskaldkonur.com

‘I have been suggested to contact you, a Viking specialist, for your competence and sensibility to the problems of those interested in ancient objects.’ Antonio Barsotti – Pisa, Italy. 

Book Vikings and the artefacts from the Viking Age (published October 2025) image on front: Luit van der Tuuk. (Wessel Spoelder on Facebook group Medieval Finds: “Sometimes you come across a book that manages to present a well-worn subject with such clarity and freshness that it immediately captures your attention. That is exactly what happens when you open Vikings and Artefacts from the Viking Age.
Unlike many other books on this period, this work does not get bogged down in dry dates. It succeeds in a unique way in explaining who the Vikings really were and where they came from. The text is accessible and enlightening, bringing history to life before your eyes.
What makes this book a real ‘breath of fresh air’, however, is its focus on the metal artefacts. The beautiful, detailed photographs of the objects – from fibulae to weaponry – draw you into the story. You can see the craftsmanship and the spirit of the makers reflected in every item discussed. It is not just a book to read, but also a visual tribute to Viking culture.
For anyone who is even slightly curious about this fascinating period: look no further. This book is an absolute must-read and a gem for your bookshelf!”

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Viking silver bracelet with punched stamps and triangles with pellets

viking silver bracelet


Viking bracelet

A wonderful example of a Viking silver bracelet / arm-ring made from a single band of metal, with punched decoration covering the outside of the piece.

Found in Northern Norfolk, probably near Burnham Market, 9th or 10th century.

Measurements: lenght width : 8 cm broad width from front to back of the bracelet : 5.5 cm. The band itself is 0.5 cm at the terminals and 2 cm at its broadest point in the middle. The silver band itself is varying in thickness: at one terminal it is 2 mm thick, at the other terminal it is 3 mm thick. In the middle it is nearly 3 mm thick. Weight: 63.42 grams.

The form of the band of metal of the arm-ring looks like an arm-ring wich was found in the Silverdale hoard, although the dots and triangles decoration different.

See also:

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2011/dec/14/viking-king-airdeconut-treasure-lancashire

and:

Jane Kershaw’s blog: Viking metal: researching Viking-Age metalwork from Britain and Scandinavia, The art of the silversmith: stamped decoration on Viking silver

viking silver bracelet
viking silver bracelet