THE DISCOVERY OF A VIKINGs REMAINS AT TAPLOW, UK, 1883: 1. A Gold Brooch-Buckle
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THE DISCOVERY OF A VIKINGs REMAINS AT TAPLOW, UK, 1883: 1. A Gold Brooch-Buckle
THE DISCOVERY OF A VIKINGs REMAINS AT TAPLOW, UK, 1883: 1. A Gold Brooch-Buckle (Weight 4 oz.). 2. Small Buckle for Fastening the Girdle. 3. Gilt Silver Bracelets. 4. Drinking Horn. 5. A Sword. 6. A Barbed Spear. 7. " Grape Cup." 8. Bone Shuttle and Stiletto. 9. Vertical Shaft, Sunk 20 Feet, at the Bottom of which the Remains were Discovered. 10. A View of the Barrow. 11. Tweezers. 12. Fragment of a Large Bronze Vessel, 16 Inches in Diameter. 13. Fragment of Bronze-Cased Bucket, Showing Portion of Iron Bands. 14. Glass Vase, 11 Inches High. 15 and 16. Mitre-Shaped Armlets of Ornamental Gilt Silver. 17. Fragment of Samian Ware. 18. Flint Scraper. 19. Fragment of Saxon Pottery. 20 and 21. Ivory " Draughtsmen."
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1883 Bands Barrow Bone Bottom Bracelets Bronze Bucket Buckle Diameter Discovered Feet Fragment Gilt Girdle Glass Grape Iron Ivory Large Ornamental Portion Pottery Remains Saxon Scraper Shaft Showing Shuttle Silver Small Spear Sword Vase Vertical Vessel Ware Armlets Barbed Draughtsmen Drinking Horn Fastening Flint Inches Samian Stiletto Sunk Taplow Tweezers Vikings
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This 19th-century engraving captures the remarkable discovery of a Viking's remains at Taplow, UK in 1883. The image showcases various artifacts found alongside the skeletal remains, shedding light on the rich history and culture of these ancient seafarers. The print highlights a range of intriguing objects unearthed from the burial site. A striking gold brooch-buckle, weighing four ounces, takes center stage, showcasing intricate craftsmanship and symbolizing the status and wealth of its owner. Other items include a small buckle used to fasten a girdle, gilt silver bracelets that adorned wrists long ago, and a drinking horn that likely accompanied feasts and celebrations. Weapons were also discovered within this burial mound; an imposing sword with its hilt worn by time stands as evidence of Viking warfare prowess. Additionally, a barbed spear suggests hunting or combat purposes. The engraving further reveals everyday objects such as a bone shuttle for weaving and sewing tasks along with tweezers for personal grooming. Fragments of bronze vessels provide insight into their domestic life while glass vases showcase their artistic sensibilities. This image not only offers us glimpses into an ancient civilization but also serves as a testament to the meticulous illustrative techniques employed during the Victorian era. Its retro style evokes nostalgia for times long past while reminding us of our enduring fascination with history and archaeology.
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