Rune Collection

An 11th century Viking Runestone from Lagga Parish, Uppsala, Sweden, Scandinavia, Europe

Kirsten Svendsdatter Finds the Gold Horn at Gallehus on 20 July 1639, 1859. Creator: Niels Simonsen
Kirsten Svendsdatter Finds the Gold Horn at Gallehus on 20 July 1639, 1859. (In 1639, a young peasant woman discovered a golden horn sticking out of the ground near her home in Denmark)

The Three Norns, 1844. Creator: Johan Ludvig Gebhard Lund
The Three Norns, 1844. (Deities in Norse mythology.)

King Canute the Dane, 1732. Creator: George Vertue
King Canutethe Dane, 1732. Portrait of Cnut the Great in an oval frame surmounted by a coat of arms, with runes, flaming torches, swords, arrows and coins

Thorleif Hmakkis cross at Braddan on the Isle of Man, done in the Mammen style with five interlaced dragons. The runes read Thorli and Hualdi erected this cross to the memory of Fiac his son

Denmark, Jutland, Jelling, birthplace of Christianity in Denmark, Jelling Kirke Church courtyard, rune stones erected by Gorm the Old and King Harald Bluetooth

DDE-90036612
Greenland, Tunulliarfik, Igaliku near Brattahlid. Historic Erik the Red's Eastern Settlement and ruins of Gardar, religious heart of 12th c. Norse Greenland

DDE-90036611
Greenland, Tunulliarfik, Igaliku near Brattahlid. Historic Erik the Red's Eastern Settlement and ruins of Gardar, religious heart of 12th c. Norse Greenland

DDE-90032005
Ireland, County Clare, Burren Area. Poulnabrone Dolmen Date: 30/08/2007

Runestone depicting Wotan (Odin) on his eight-legged horse Sleipnir
GIA740686 Runestone depicting Wotan (Odin) on his eight-legged horse Sleipnir, boarding a Viking longship (stone) by Viking (7th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Runic almanac, 16th century (carved boxwood)
AMQ183060 Runic almanac, 16th century (carved boxwood) by Norwegian School, (16th century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Runic Calendar from Finland, 1566 (wood)
CHT163191 Runic Calendar from Finland, 1566 (wood) by Scandinavian school, (16th century); Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Scandinavian, out of copyright

Runic stone (stone)
XSP227757 Runic stone (stone) by Viking; Lund, Sweden; out of copyright

Runes (engraving)
3653654 Runes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Runes. Illustration for The Imperial Dictionary by John Ogilvie)

Runic stone (stone)
XSP227756 Runic stone (stone) by Viking; Lund, Sweden; out of copyright

Gnistad Bronzes, c. 1820s-30s (coloured engraving)
468777 Gnistad Bronzes, c.1820s-30s (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Runestone lilbjar depicting a drakkar (stone)
GIA740685 Runestone lilbjar depicting a drakkar (stone) by Viking, (8th century); Private Collection; eGiancarlo Costa; Danish, out of copyright

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The Franks Casket, Anglo-Saxon, first half of the 8th century
A side panel of the Franks Casket, showing Romulus and Remus with the wolf, from the British Museums collection.Side panel from The Franks Casket, Anglo-Saxon, first half of the 8th century

Roskitil cross-fragment on the Isle of Man, 10th century
The Roskitil cross-fragment, found at Kirk Braddan on the Isle of Man. The runes read ?but Rossketill betrayed him in a truce his own oath-fellow, 10th century

Earliest known example of Oghams and Runes in Ireland, 11th century
Earliest known example of Oghams and Runes in Ireland, carved by a Christianised Norseman, probably as an act of expiation. At Killaloe Cathedral in County Clare, Ireland, 11th century

Viking runes on a gravestone to a churchyard in Sweden

Viking Thorwalds cross-slab from Andreas Church on the Isle of Man, 10th century
Detail of Thorwalds cross-slab from Andreas Church on the Isle of Man - note the runes on the edge. The figure bears a fish (a Christian symbol) and a cross, and tramples on a serpent, 10th century

Bewcastle Anglo-Saxon Cross, 7th century
An elaborate Anglo-Saxon cross from Bewcastle, Cumbria. Runes are visible in the centre, 7th century

Womans Grave, Himlingoje, Denmark, Iron Age, c200-400

Stone with Runes & Celtic Oghams, Killaloe Church, Co. Clare, Eire
Stone with Runes & Celtic Oghams, Killaloe Church, Co.Clare, Eire

Helsingeland runic alphabet
Scandinavia. Helsingeland runic alphabet

NORDIC RUNE: GILCH. Gilch, a Nordic rune for wealth

NORDIC RUNE: FEHE. Fehe, a Nordic (Germanic) rune for love

NORDIC RUNE. A Nordic (Germanic) rune for the Dragons Eye

Olsbro rune stone. This stone, like many other rune stones, is believed to have been carved as a memorial to the dead. It is engraved with runic inscriptions dating back to the early Middle Ages

Nordic runestone in Jutland
Large carved Norse runestone in Jutland. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

NORDIC RUNE: TYR. Tyr, a Nordic rune for fidelity

Viking Age. Asferg. 1000 AD. Runestone. Dedication to a dec
Art. Metal Age. Germanic. Viking Age. Northern Europe. Asferg. 1000 AD. Runestone. Dedication to a deceased man. Thorger Tokes son raised this stone in memory of Mule, his brother, a very good begn

Viking Age. Runestone. Dedicated to their ancestors. Nationa
Art. Germanic. Viking Age. Northern Europe. Runestone. Dedicated to their ancestors. National Museum of Denmark

Viking Age. Runestones. Dedicated to their ancestors. Nation
Art. Germanic. Viking Age. Northern Europe. Runestones. Dedicated to their ancestors. National Museum of Denmark

Thor fishing for the serpent of Midgard, from the boat of the giant Hymir (pen
XTD68829 Thor fishing for the serpent of Midgard, from the boat of the giant Hymir (pen & ink on paper) by Icelandic School, (18th century); Royal Library, Copenhagen, Denmark; Icelandic

THE RUTHWELL CROSS. A Northumbrian stone monument, c700, on which was inscribed, in runes, extracts from The Dream of the Rood

NORDIC RUNE: TAC. Tac, a Nordic rune for death

NORDIC RUNE: MINNA. Minna, a Nordic rune for admiration

NORDIC RUNE: KINDA. Kinda, a Nordic rune for fire

NORDIC RUNE: FEOH. Feoh, a Nordic rune for good luck

Europe, Ireland, County Clare, Burren Area. Poulnabrone Dolmen
Ireland, County Clare, Burren Area. Poulnabrone Dolmen

Rune stone, Stora Runhallen, Uppland, Sweden, july

Rune stone beside ancient tumulus, Anundshog, (Anunds Hillock), Vasteras, Vastmanland, Sweden, april

Rune stone, Enberga, Uppland, Sweden, april

Rune stone outside the cathedral dating from the 11th century. The stone was put up by Tyke as a memorial after the death of Gunnar, son of Grim. Vaxjo town. Smaland, Sweden

Sweden, Stockholm. Skane Stone

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Rune: A Journey through Viking History" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of runes, an ancient writing system that tells tales of Norse mythology, historical events, and cultural traditions. One such artifact is an 11th-century Viking Runestone from Lagga Parish, a remarkable testament to the craftsmanship and storytelling prowess of the Vikings. The Helsingeland runic alphabet, used on this stone and many others across Scandinavia, holds secrets waiting to be deciphered. These intricate characters were once etched into wood or carved onto stones as a means of communication among the Norse people. King Canute the Dane's legacy lives on through George Vertue's stunning depiction from 1732. This artwork showcases the king's influence on Viking culture and his role in shaping history. Traveling further west brings us to Braddan on the Isle of Man where Thorleif Hmakkis' cross stands tall. Adorned with runic inscriptions, it serves as a reminder of how these symbols transcended borders and connected distant lands. Jelling Kirke Church in Denmark takes us back to Jutland—the birthplace of Christianity in Denmark—where rune-covered stones stand proudly amidst lush greenery. These monumental relics bear witness to both pagan beliefs and Christian conversion during medieval times. Delving deeper into our exploration reveals fascinating artifacts like DDE-90036612, DDE-90036611, and DDE-90032005—a trio that unveils glimpses into everyday life during ancient times when runes were widely used for various purposes. One particularly intriguing find is a runestone depicting Wotan (Odin) riding his eight-legged horse Sleipnir—an awe-inspiring representation that highlights mythological figures intertwined with runic symbolism. A rare treasure comes forth with a 16th-century Runic almanac carved meticulously out of boxwood.