7th century Scandinavian Guldgubber Warrior

[Druzhina]

The 7th century Scandinavian Warrior in 'Armies of the Dark Ages 600-1066' by Ian Heath is probably based on a
Guldgubber depicting a drinker with a cup without foot (and a spear?). Vendel period. Sorte Muld, Bornholm, Denmark.

A Guldgubber (Gullgubber) [little old man of gold] is some kind of religious object.

Another example of a Guldgubber depicting a staff bearer with a beard. Vendel period. Sorte Muld, Bornholm, Denmark.

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7th century Scandinavian Warrior in 'Armies of the Dark Ages 600-1066' by Ian Heath
Guldgubber depicting a drinker with a cup without foot. Vendel period. Sorte Muld, Bornholm, Denmark.
Guldgubber depicting a staff bearer with a beard. Vendel period. Sorte Muld, Bornholm, Denmark.

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Scandinavian Illustrations of Costume & Soldiers

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