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Lurs. The lur horns are Nordic wind instruments. Used for Br
Prehistory. Art. Metal Age. Lurs. The lur horns are the distinctively Nordic wind instruments. Used to create an atmospheric background of sound for Bronze Age rituals. All the lurs were found in bogs and are from the period 1200-700 BC. Museum of Denmark. Copenhaguen
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Bogs Bronze Copenhagen Cult Curving Denmark Deposits Horn Horns Instrument Instruments Nordic Pairs Prehistoric Prehistorical Prehistory Ritual Rituals Scandinavia Scandinavian Shape Sound Tube Tubes Wind Musical
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step into the mystical world of the Nordic Bronze Age with our captivating collection of Lur Horn Greeting Cards from Media Storehouse. Featuring an evocative image of Lurs, these ancient wind instruments from Prehistory, this card design transports you back in time. Lurs were used to create an atmospheric background of sound for rituals during the Metal Age. Add a touch of history and culture to your correspondence with this unique and intriguing card design. Order now and let the past come alive in your present!
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
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Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Lur Horns: Ancient Nordic Wind Instruments from the Bronze Age, Denmark This photograph showcases a pair of ancient Lur horns, distinctively Nordic wind instruments that date back to the Bronze Age, around 1200-700 BC. Discovered in bog deposits, these lurs were found in Denmark and are now housed in the Museum of Denmark, Copenhagen. The curving shape of the horns, with their wide, flared ends, was designed to create an atmospheric background of sound for prehistoric rituals. The lurs were not simple musical instruments but were deeply rooted in the religious and cultic practices of the time. The lurs' tubular form, with their smooth, polished surfaces, is a testament to the advanced craftsmanship of the Bronze Age people. The pairing of these horns was essential for producing a harmonious sound, adding to the solemnity and importance of the rituals they accompanied. These lurs, along with other artifacts discovered in bogs throughout Scandinavia, offer a glimpse into the rich history and cultural practices of Europe's prehistoric past. The haunting sound of the lurs, though lost to time, continues to evoke a sense of mystery and wonder, transporting us back to the ancient world where these instruments once held great significance.
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