10th century viking helmet gnezdovo Middeleeuwse mantels en capes This ear spoon is decorated

This ear spoon is decorated because it did not solely serve as a cosmetic object: it fulfilled decorative functions as well

The outside is perfectly polished and the edge of the horn features a smooth metal band

is based on an example in the Ars Tactica by the Greek historian Arrian

They are made of brass

10th century viking helmet gnezdovo Middeleeuwse mantels en capes This ear spoon is decoratedThis helmet is based on a 10th century original found in Gnezdovo in the Smolensk region of Russia. The settlement of Gnezdovo or Gnyozdovo is located in modern day Russia near Smolensk. It dates back to the 10th century and has a mixture of Slavic, Rusvik and Varangian influences. Helmets like this were worn by the Byzantine Viking Varangian guard as well as by the Vikings in the Baltic Sea area (Rusvik). This helmet is handmade from 1. 6 mm thick