Reproduction of Viking Horn

1916.10.0002

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Reproduction of Viking Horn   (1916.10.0002)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication T&E
  2. :
  3. Musical T&E
  4. :
  5. Musical Instruments
Artist/Maker Elkington & Co., London
Geographic Location
Period/Date 5th-7th c. CE (?)
Culture Scandanavian, Viking

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 52.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 12.4 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 11.7 cm
Weight 1412 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Metal
Manufacturing Processes Cast, Incising, Plaiting
Munsell Color Information Dark Gray (N 2.75) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction yes
Reproduction Information Original made of gold South Kensington Museum. Inventory of Reproductions in Metal. p.79, no.1885-160. (B-0328)

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