Reproduction of Viking Horn

1916.10.0001

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Reproduction of Viking Horn   (1916.10.0001)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication T&E
  2. :
  3. Musical T&E
  4. :
  5. Musical Instruments
Artist/Maker Elkington & Co., London Cast no. 1885-160 & 161
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 5th – 7th century CE
Culture Danish, Viking
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 76.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 20.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 11.0 cm
Weight 1856 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Metal
Manufacturing Processes Cast, Incising, Plaiting

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction yes, Original made of gold and found in 1639- later it was stolen from the Royal Museum in Copenhagen and melted down. South Kensington Museum. Inventory of Reproductions in Metal. p.79, no.1885-161. (B-0328)

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