perun axe amulet type makarov 2 11th 12th century silvered bronze Wambuizen en wambuisonderdelen The lower side of the

The lower side of the collar is made of brass chainmail

although this particular example has a double-edged blade

whilst the elvish-inspired motifs add a whimsical and ethereal charm

Rinse the tankard with lukewarm water after each use

This drinking horn decoration is made of bronze and it is 5

perun axe amulet type makarov 2 11th 12th century silvered bronze Wambuizen en wambuisonderdelen The lower side of theThis miniature ax is a detailed replica of the so called 'axe of Perun', a Slavic one amulet from the late Viking Age that goes back to historical finds from the late 11th to early 12th centuries. It amulet was worn as a pendant around the neck by West Slavs and Russians and was an attribute of Perun, the highest god in Slavic mythology. Archaeologically this is axe amulet classified as type 2 according to Makarov, a type that often occurs in eastern