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druzhina
01-25-2021, 02:47
The 7th century Scandinavian Warrior in 'Armies of the Dark Ages 600-1066' by Ian Heath (https://warfare.ueuo.com/WRG/Dark_Ages-65-Scandinavian_Warrior-7C.htm) is probably based on a
Guldgubber depicting a drinker with a cup without foot (and a spear?). Vendel period. Sorte Muld, Bornholm, Denmark. (https://warfare.ueuo.com/6C-11C/Denmark-Vendel_Guldgubber-Bornholm-A-I-1.htm)

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. (https://warfare.ueuo.com/6C-11C/Denmark-Vendel_Guldgubber-Bornholm-A-II-6.htm)

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7th century Scandinavian Warrior in 'Armies of the Dark Ages 600-1066' by Ian Heath (https://warfarewest.x10host.com/WRG/Dark_Ages-65-Scandinavian_Warrior-7C.htm)
Guldgubber depicting a drinker with a cup without foot. Vendel period. Sorte Muld, Bornholm, Denmark. (https://warfarewest.x10host.com/6C-11C/Denmark-Vendel_Guldgubber-Bornholm-A-I-1.htm)
Guldgubber depicting a staff bearer with a beard. Vendel period. Sorte Muld, Bornholm, Denmark. (https://warfarewest.x10host.com/6C-11C/Denmark-Vendel_Guldgubber-Bornholm-A-II-6.htm)

Druzhina
7th Century Illustrations of Costume & Soldiers (https://warfare.ueuo.com/7C.htm)