Ornamental Upright Replica of a Viking Age Runestone from Sjonheim, Sweden.
Sweden has the largest number of surviving runestones than any other Scandinavian country, with around 2500 runestones discovered to present day. We have a selection of some of the most famous runestones from Sweden, scaled down so they can be displayed comfortably in your home as beautiful ornamental pieces.
Each stone is free standing and handmade in Sweden from a gypsum based material called marmorit and have the feel of real stone.
- The inscription reads 'Rodvisl and Rodälv had the stones erected after their three sons. This one after Rodfos. The Romanians deserted him on their way out. God save his soul. God deserts the person who deserted Rodfos'.
- Height 11cm (4.3 inch), width 7cm (2.75 inch), depth 2cm (0.8 inch).
- Weight 225g (8oz).