Runic Collection

Carpet tapestry and Runic inscriptions of the Vikings. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by P. Giarre from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Florence, 1847

Maes-Howe (Interior)
The interior of the Maes Howe chamber shortly after it was re-opened in 1861. Norsemen had already robbed the mound in the 12th century AD and left runic inscriptions

Decorated horn and Runic tablets of the Vikings. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre from Giulio
FLO4623092 Decorated horn and Runic tablets of the Vikings. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

Runic Cross of Crieff, Scotland, early 1900s

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Reading the runes (colour litho)
7173276 Reading the runes (colour litho) by Doepler, Carl Emil (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reading the runes)

Medieval manuscripts (chromolitho)
7172999 Medieval manuscripts (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medieval manuscripts)

Runestone depicting Wotan (Odin) on his eight-legged horse Sleipnir
GIA740686 Runestone depicting Wotan (Odin) on his eight-legged horse Sleipnir, boarding a Viking longship (stone) by Viking (7th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Grave marker, mid-7th to mid-8th century (limestone)
3527854 Grave marker, mid-7th to mid-8th century (limestone) by Anglo-Saxon; 22.2x16.5x7.5 cm; Great North Museum: Hancock, UK; (add.info.: Incised cross and border and runic inscription)

Late medieval broadsword, with earlier Viking blade and bearing the arms of the De Bohun
2625487 Late medieval broadsword, with earlier Viking blade and bearing the arms of the De Bohun family, Earls of Hereford and Essex

Runic inscriptions of the Vikings in Britain
Runic inscriptions left by the Vikings in Britain. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Florence, 1847

Decorated horn and Runic tablets of the Vikings. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Florence, 1847

Four coats of arms - two in a window near the belfry, Bristol Cathedral (w / c on paper)
2831320 Four coats of arms - two in a window near the belfry, Bristol Cathedral (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

A stele with runic inscriptions representing a Viking horseman with a dog (stone)
GIA740687 A stele with runic inscriptions representing a Viking horseman with a dog (stone) by Viking; Historiska Museet, Stockholm, Sweden; eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

Late medieval broadsword, with earlier Viking blade and bearing the arms of the De Bohun
2625488 Late medieval broadsword, with earlier Viking blade and bearing the arms of the De Bohun family, Earls of Hereford and Essex

Late medieval broadsword, with earlier Viking blade and bearing the arms of the De Bohun
2625489 Late medieval broadsword, with earlier Viking blade and bearing the arms of the De Bohun family, Earls of Hereford and Essex

Viking rune stones (stone)
XIR175028 Viking rune stones (stone) by Danish School, (10th century); Jelling, Denmark; (add.info.: carved as memorials to King Gorm)

Runestone lilbjar depicting a drakkar (stone)
GIA740685 Runestone lilbjar depicting a drakkar (stone) by Viking, (8th century); Private Collection; eGiancarlo Costa; Danish, out of copyright

Runic inscription on Anglo-Saxon Silver-Gift Mount, c7th century

The Franks Casket, Anglo-Saxon, first half of the 8th century
A side panel of the Franks Casket, showing Romulus and Remus with the wolf, from the British Museums collection.Side panel from The Franks Casket, Anglo-Saxon, first half of the 8th century

Helsingeland runic alphabet
Scandinavia. Helsingeland runic alphabet

Olsbro rune stone. This stone, like many other rune stones, is believed to have been carved as a memorial to the dead. It is engraved with runic inscriptions dating back to the early Middle Ages

White Star Line - foldout promotional brochure showing information and images of Doric, Laurentic, Regina, Majestic, Arabic, Pittsburgh, services to all parts of the world. 15 x 5 inches

Viking Age. Runestone. Tirsted. 10th century AD. National M
Art. Germanic. Viking Age. Northern Europe. Runestone. Dedicated to their ancestors. Tirsted. 10th century AD. Asrad and Hildvig raised this stone in memory of Frede. National Museum of Denmark

Denmark, Jelling mounds, runic stones, Detail of carvings on runestone
Denmark - Jelling mounds, runic stones (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1994). Detail of the carvings on a runestone

Runestone. 11th century. South Gate of the city of
Runestone. 11th century. Found on a wall of the South Gate of the city of Stockholm. Detail. Medieval Museum. Stockholm. Sweden

Viking Age. Asferg. 1000 AD. Runestone. Dedication to a dec
Art. Metal Age. Germanic. Viking Age. Northern Europe. Asferg. 1000 AD. Runestone. Dedication to a deceased man. Thorger Tokes son raised this stone in memory of Mule, his brother, a very good begn

Viking Age. Runestone. Dedicated to their ancestors. Nationa
Art. Germanic. Viking Age. Northern Europe. Runestone. Dedicated to their ancestors. National Museum of Denmark

Viking Age. Runestones. Dedicated to their ancestors. Nation
Art. Germanic. Viking Age. Northern Europe. Runestones. Dedicated to their ancestors. National Museum of Denmark

The Ogham Stone / Ireland
An Ogham Stone, found at Fortwilliam, Kerry. Ogham stones were covered in strange runic scripts, translated by scholars as possible Christian writings or even Norse text. Date: mid 19th century

Illustration of runic inscription on viking sarcophagus, london, england

Denmark, Jelling Hills, runestones, Runic inscriptions on stone erected by King Harald in 983
Denmark - Jelling Hills, runestones (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1994). Runic inscriptions on a stone erected by King Harald in 983, which marks the Danes turn to Christianity

Runic inscriptions. The runic inscriptions engraved on this stone are believed to date back to the early Middle Ages. Around 6000 rune stones have been discovered depicting references to

Rune stone. The runic inscriptions engraved on this stone are believed to date back to the early Middle Ages. Around 6000 rune stones have been discovered depicting references to Christianity

Runic stone, raised by Harald Bluetooth in 959AD to commemorate bringing Christianity to Denmark, the stone is called Denmarks certificate of baptism, outside Jelling church, Jutland, Denmark

Runestone, Gripsholm Castle, Mariefred, Sweden
A runestone in the grounds of Gripsholm Castle, Mariefred, Sodermanland, Sweden

Runic stone erected by Ake in memory of his borther Ulf circa 1000AD, Lund, Sweden, Scandinavia, Europe

Rune stone dating from 1040 AD referring to Sigurd, Dragon Killer, Sundbyholm, near Eskilstuna, Sodermanlandslan, Sweden, Scandinavia, Europe

Rune stone referring to burials of Harald Blue Tooth, in Jelling churchyard, near Vejle, Central Jutland, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

Rune stone in grounds of Uppsala cathedral, Sweden, Scandinavia, Europe

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"Unraveling the Mysteries of Runic: Exploring Ancient Norse Symbols and Artifacts" Step into a world where ancient secrets are etched in stone, woven into tapestries, and whispered through time. Runic, the language of the Vikings, holds a captivating allure that continues to fascinate scholars and enthusiasts alike. One cannot help but be mesmerized by the intricate carpet tapestries adorned with runic inscriptions. These masterpieces not only showcase artistic brilliance but also serve as windows into a forgotten era. They tell tales of conquests, heroic deeds, and mythical creatures that once roamed the lands. Venturing further back in time, we find ourselves within Maes-Howe's enigmatic interior. This Neolithic chambered cairn bears witness to runic markings left behind by our Viking ancestors. As we decipher these cryptic messages carved into its walls, we unlock fragments of their beliefs and rituals. Traveling across borders to Scotland, we encounter the Runic Cross of Crieff from the early 1900s. Standing tall amidst lush landscapes, this majestic monument proudly displays an alphabet steeped in Helsingeland's rich heritage. It serves as a testament to cultural exchange during times when runes were more than mere letters – they were conduits for communication between worlds. Delving deeper into history reveals another treasure from Tirsted - a Viking Age runestone dating back to the 10th century AD. National Museum preserves this remarkable artifact that depicts Odin astride his eight-legged horse Sleipnir; it symbolizes divine wisdom and transcendent knowledge passed down through generations. Beyond stone monuments lie unexpected encounters with runes on foldout promotional brochures like those used by White Star Line. These artifacts remind us how even mundane objects can bear traces of ancient languages intertwined with modernity. As if plucked from medieval manuscripts themselves comes "Reading The Runes, " a vibrant lithograph that captures the allure and mysticism surrounding runic symbols.