{"product_id":"decorated-horn-inspired-by-the-find-from-thumby-bienebek-7-slavic-scandinavian-10th-c-kopia","title":"Decorated Horn Inspired by the Gnězdovo Find (Ц-41\/Сизов-1885), 10th Century","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Gnězdovo Drinking Horn Mount\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the finest examples of Viking Age drinking horn decoration originates from the famous archaeological complex of \u003cstrong\u003eGnězdovo\u003c\/strong\u003e, near present-day Smolensk in western Russia. The original fitting was discovered in the elite burial mound \u003cstrong\u003eЦ-41\/Сизов-1885\u003c\/strong\u003e, dated to the third quarter of the \u003cstrong\u003e10th century AD\u003c\/strong\u003e. During this period, Gnězdovo was one of the most important trading and military centers of Eastern Europe, strategically located along the famous trade route “from the Varangians to the Greeks,” connecting Scandinavia with the Byzantine Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original horn fitting was crafted from silver and designed to reinforce and decorate the rim of a drinking horn. It features a distinctive openwork construction with intricate geometric ornamentation, including circular and diamond-shaped motifs. Unlike many similar examples, the Gnězdovo fitting displays a unique four-tiered profile, reflecting the exceptional craftsmanship of Viking Age metalworkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpenwork horn mounts of this type are extremely rare and are associated with the highest levels of society. Comparable examples have been discovered in elite graves and hoards across the Viking world, including Birka in Sweden, Tjele in Denmark, Thumby-Bienebek in Germany, and Šestovica in Ukraine. These prestigious objects reflect a shared aristocratic drinking culture that united Scandinavian warriors, merchants, and rulers across vast distances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrinking horns played a central role in feasts, ceremonies, and displays of status throughout the Viking Age. More than simple vessels, they symbolized hospitality, power, and social prestige. Elaborately decorated horns fitted with precious metals were possessions of chieftains, warriors, and wealthy members of society. The Gnězdovo fitting stands as a testament to the cultural connections between Scandinavia and early Rus' and to the remarkable artistic achievements of 10th-century craftsmen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the 10th-century Gnězdovo find (burial mound Ц-41\/Сизов-1885)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-finished natural horn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpenwork bronze rim fitting (the original was crafted from silver)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate capacity: 500–600 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach horn is unique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The display stand shown in photographs is not included with the horn.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dead People Style","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54324112425306,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/2796\/3738\/files\/Gniezdowo1.jpg?v=1781687804","url":"https:\/\/deadpeoplestyle.com\/products\/decorated-horn-inspired-by-the-find-from-thumby-bienebek-7-slavic-scandinavian-10th-c-kopia","provider":"Dead People Style","version":"1.0","type":"link"}