perun axe amulet bergen 11th century silvered bronze Klinknagels - spijkers - handvaten en kistbeslag The blade continues onto the

The blade continues onto the haft with metal strips (langets) to protect the handle

Just like a real sword blade

The medieval short sword was often employed during a duel

This oil lamp is a replica of an original from the second half of the 3rd century AD

perun axe amulet bergen 11th century silvered bronze Klinknagels - spijkers - handvaten en kistbeslag The blade continues onto theThis miniature ax is a detailed replica of one amulet from the late Viking Age, based on an 11th century find from the area around Bergen in Hordaland, Norway. The so called 'axe of Perun' was mainly used by West Slavs and Russians during the Viking Age. amulet worn as an attribute of the Slavic supreme god Perun. Circle eye decorations and zigzag lines are characteristic of this type of Slavic axe amulet and are interpreted as a symbol for sun and