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‘First of its kind’ Viking sword from the 10th century with rare animal carvings is unearthed by metal detectorist
A METAL detectorist has accidentally discovered a 1000-year-old Viking ... gilded sword. The unique Viking-era artefact features intricate patterns in the Mammen style, a decorative art tradition ...
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Metal detectorist stumbles on ‘beautiful’ item — and finds unique Viking artifact
A metal detectorist unearthed a Viking sword fragment shaped like wild boars, a first-of-its-kind find for the Netherlands, photos show. Photo from the Fries Museum On a farm in the Netherlands ...