Viking Drinking Horn With Raven Motif

Delight in this Viking Raven Drinking Horn

Viking drinking horn with raven motif



The drinking horn, usually made from the horn of a cattle or goat, was a popular drinking vessel in many cultures and eras and was particularly important in ceremonies. It remained in use until the early modern period, especially in the Germanic areas of Europe. It was especially popular in Scandinavia in the early Middle Ages. The drinking horn is mentioned in both the Prose Edda and the Song Edda. Although fragments of Viking Age horns are rarely found in excavations, the number of metal drinking horn fittings that have survived suggests that their use was much more widespread than actual finds suggest.



This Viking drinking horn is handcrafted from horn, polished and decorated with a carved motif of a raven. The bird might represent one of Odin’s two ravens. In Norse mythology, Hugin and Munin (or Huginn and Muninn ) fly over Asgard and Midgard and return in the evening, when the father of the gods (also called Hrafnáss , the “raven god”) returned to tell Odin everything they had seen and heard.



Whether in a modern home or to recreate a medieval or Viking atmosphere, this rustic and highly decorative container will be an eye-catcher on any dining table.



For hygienic reasons, the inside of the horn is painted to be food-safe, so you can enjoy your favourite beer (or your favourite honey wine or mead) to the fullest.



A great gift idea for today's Viking!



Details:

- Material: real horn

- With raven motif

- Weight: approx. 300 g *

- Capacity: approx. 200 to 400 ml *



Our drinking horns are not calibrated and are therefore intended for private use only.



Drinking horns are not dishwasher safe and should be thoroughly cleaned with warm water and a soft cloth before first (and after every) use. To protect the seal from damage, aggressive cleaning agents should be avoided at all costs.



*Please note that the above specifications vary from item to item and the images above are for exemplary purposes only. Since horn is a natural product, variations in colour, shape, size, weight and capacity are to be expected. Colour can vary from black to any mix of brown, yellow or ivory shades and actual capacity can range from approximately 200-400ml. With this handcrafted horn, each piece is truly unique and yours is selected at random from our inventory.


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