Adelsö Bowl, Handmade Gambeson Introduction

Introduction

The back has a needle with a lock mechanism and the side has a hole from where it is possible to hang something

Vikings at War provides a vivid account of one of Europe’s most exciting epochs

This Hnefatafl is based on the find in grave 581 in Birka

The comb is quite large in comparison with most other Viking Age finds

Adelsö Bowl, Handmade Gambeson IntroductionThis Viking Age bowl is based on a find in Adels, Uppland in Sweden. It is black burned and decorated with four horizontal lines, just as the original find. The bowl is wholly handmade without a potters wheel, just as the original was made over 1000 years ago. In order to make it more durable and easier to clean, its made with a with a matte glazing inside. This allows it to be washed in a dish washer and it can also withstand a microwave oven. Holds