Product description
This drinking horn is engraved with a troll cross. The end has a brass fitting in the shape of a raven and the mouthpiece is also made of brass with a Celtic knot decoration. The origin of the troll cross (Swedish: Trollkors) is highly controversial. Since there is virtually no archaeological evidence for it, there is much speculation and uncertainty as to whether or not it is a genuine symbol from the Viking Age or the Middle Ages. The troll cross probably goes back to an ancient custom that is widespread in large parts of Scandinavia. It is said that iron troll crosses were placed over front doors, windows and barn doors to protect people, livestock and homes from cunning trolls, evil magic, ghosts, diseases and all kinds of other dangers. Due to its shape, the troll cross is sometimes associated with the Odal rune Othala from the older Futhark alphabet, which represents ownership and inheritance - but there are no verifiable sources for this hypothesis. There are therefore no archaeological sources that the troll cross was worn as jewelry in the (early) Middle Ages, but for modern Vikings it is an important sign. In Germanic-neo-pagan circles (including Ásatrú), the Iron Troll Cross is a popular protective amulet today.
This drinking horn is handmade from a real ox horn. Avoid dishwashers and hot drinks. Wash under running water before use. Treat it with beeswax after each use for a longer life.
Details:
Material: horn;
Contents: 300-400 ml;
For liquids with a maximum of 20% alcohol content;
Not suitable for hot drinks;
Do not wash in the dishwasher.
Shipping weight (grams): 1000 *
This item is made in a limited edition. Each copy is unique. As a result, sizes and finishes may differ slightly from each other.
Washing instructions: Wash by hand, unsuitable for dishwashers.
This item is made in a limited edition. As a result, sizes may vary slightly and the item has not been checked by a recognized body for suitability for food preparation.
When packaging this item, we only use 100% recycled plastic and recycled paper/cardboard sourced from FSC certified forests. We reuse a large part of the material directly without the intervention of a recycling process. Recycle the material by separating your waste.
1. Cardboard: separate or reuse paper.
2. Plastic pads, clothing bags and plastic tape: separate or reuse plastic. If necessary, puncture the pads with a needle for volume reduction.
3. Paper packaging for jewelry and small items: have a plastic inner layer. Remove these, and then separate paper and plastic.
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