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Door Ring found in a Viking grave, 9th century
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Door Ring found in a Viking grave, 9th century
This copper alloy door ring was found in a Viking grave at Vik, Stennes, Norway - but is from Ireland. It probably belonged originally to a monastery door, 9th century
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9th Century Alloy Animal Likeness Copper Door Door Knocker Grave Ireland Metalpoint Monastery Norway Sogn Og Fjordane Viking Wolf Mike Dixon
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This print showcases a remarkable artifact from the Viking era - a copper alloy door ring discovered in a grave at Vik, Stennes, Norway. However, its origins trace back to Ireland, suggesting an intriguing connection between two distant lands. Believed to have adorned the entrance of a monastery door during the 9th century, this door ring carries immense historical and religious significance. The animal head design on the ring evokes both awe and curiosity. Its intricate craftsmanship depicts a wolf-like creature with striking detail and precision. Symbolically representing strength and power in Norse mythology, this animal likeness adds an element of mystique to the object. As we contemplate this relic's journey across borders and through time, it serves as a tangible reminder of cultural exchange during ancient times. The fusion of Irish metalwork expertise with Viking burial customs highlights how ideas and objects transcended geographical boundaries even centuries ago. Preserved for generations within its final resting place in Sogn og Fjordane, Norway, this door ring offers us glimpses into Viking beliefs surrounding death and afterlife. It stands as evidence of their reverence for religion and ritualistic practices associated with burials. Through this photograph by CM Dixon taken using metalpoint technique skillfully captured by Mike Dixon around 1996-98 AccuSoft Inc. , we are granted access to an extraordinary piece of history that continues to captivate our imagination today.
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