Heggen weather vane

Title: Heggen weather vane
Description: The Heggen weather vane, also known as Heggenfløyen, is a gilded copper alloy weather vane dating back to around 1050 CE. Originally mounted on a Viking longship, it was later placed atop the spire of the Heggen church in Norway. The vane features intricate engravings depicting battles between real and fantastical beasts, showcasing the Ringerike style of Norse art. It is now on display at the Museum of Cultural History in Oslo.
Identifier: NM-00552; https://www.unimus.no/portal/#/things/8dcf4827-5ba8-401e-8889-1a405dc0f120
Contributor: Museum of Cultural History in Oslo See all items with this value
Date: 1050
Temporal Coverage: Viking Age (0750–1100)
Current Location: Museum of Cultural History (Frederiks gate 2, 0164 Oslo, Norway); 59.9167934, 10.7355229
Format: Copper
Type: Ship See all items with this value; Artefact & Replica See all items with this value; Artefact & Artwork See all items with this value
Subject: Animals & Creatures
Rights: CC BY-NC 4.0