Sub Specie
Pouring inspiration into a life of words and history. A companion to Sub Specie, Evening of Light and whatever other journals I keep in the world.
-Oscar hide
Viking age jewellery. Beads of quartz and carnelion, silver charms. Source: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5791699-vikingar-p-helg-och-birka
Silver hoard, found in Sweden. The 8th/9th century Arabic coins and Egyptian glass weight indicate intensive trade relations, ultimately with the Orient. Source: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5791699-vikingar-p-helg-och-birka
Buddha statue, bronze with gold and silver details. Probably 6th century CE, found in Helgö, Sweden. Source: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5791699-vikingar-p-helg-och-birka
Buckle, found in Birka, Sweden. Possibly of foreign origin. Gilded bronze with red enamel. Source: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5791699-vikingar-p-helg-och-birka
Viking age keys and padlock.  Source: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5791699-vikingar-p-helg-och-birka
Contents of a Viking Age woman’s grave. Found in Birka, Sweden. Gilded bronze horse figures, enamelled brooches, gilded silver pendants, and beads of quartz, gold/silver foil, glass, ceramics. Source: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5791699-vikingar-p-helg-och-birka
Viking Age mask. Gilded bronze. 5,5 cm high. Source: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5791699-vikingar-p-helg-och-birka