{"title":"Viking Runestones","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/0530\/4890\/files\/viking-dragon-collections-runestones_600x600.jpg?v=1571412261\" alt=\"Viking Runestones from Gotland - Viking Ornaments\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eViking Runestones - Replicas from Mainland Sweden and Gotland.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL RUNESTONES ARE PRESENTLY UNAVAILABLE. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThousands of hand-carved Viking runestones can be found throughout Scandinavia and have been erected in memory of lost ones, much like gravestones of present day. Sweden has had around 2,500 runestones discovered to present day, which is by far the vastest collection of runestones in the world. Many are concentrated in the Uppland region of southern Sweden. Some ancient runestones have been dated back to the 3rd \u0026amp; 4th Century A.D, but the vast majority of surviving runestones date to 10th \u0026amp; 11th Century A.D and so use Futhark runes, rather than the earlier Elder Futhark runes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWe have a selection of some the the most famous runestones from Sweden, scaled down so they can be displayed comfortably in your home as beautiful ornamental pieces. The longest known runic inscription (nearly 800 characters) is found on Rökstenen (the Rök Stone) in Östergötland, which was erected in the 9th century A.D and we feature this in our collection, being the largest, heaviest and most complex of the runestones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eEach stone is free standing and handmade in Sweden from a gypsum-based stone dust called Marmorit and have the feel of real stone.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"runestone-from-lund","title":"Runestone From Lund","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOrnamental Upright Replica of a Viking Age Runestone from Lund, \u003cspan class=\"st\"\u003eSkåne\u003c\/span\u003e, Sweden.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweden 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The inscription reads \u003ci\u003e'Kå-Ulf and Auter errected this stone for Tume, their brother who owned the Gudis-snape.'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Height 13cm (5 inch), width 7cm (2.75 inch), depth 2cm (0.8 inch).\u003cbr\u003e\n- Weight 250g (8.8oz).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Viking Dragon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12631111237690,"sku":"AY14","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/0530\/4890\/products\/ay14-viking-runestone-from-skane.jpg?v=1771860613"},{"product_id":"runestone-from-sormland","title":"Runestone From Sörmland","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOrnamental Upright Replica of a Viking Age Runestone from Sörmland.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweden 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 runestone is free standing and handmade in Sweden from a gypsum based material called marmorit and have the feel of real stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The inscription reads \u003ci\u003e'Håmund-Ulf erected this stone for Rolf his father and for Őborg, her husband. They owned the village of Släbro. Frősten and Rolf were competent men.'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Height 12cm (4.5 inch), width 5cm (2 inch), depth 2cm (0.8 inch).\u003cbr\u003e- Weight 170g (6oz).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Viking Dragon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12631111303226,"sku":"AY19","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/0530\/4890\/products\/ay19-viking-runestone-from-sormland.jpg?v=1771860613"},{"product_id":"runestone-from-ostergotland","title":"Rökstenen Runestone From Östergötland","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOrnamental Upright Replica of the Rökstenen Runestone from Östergötland.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweden 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 and have the feel of real stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The Rökstenen runestone in Östergötland has the longest known runic inscription with almost 800 characters. Runes cover all sides of the stone.\u003cbr\u003e- The unique inscription on this runestone contains several allusions to heroic poems and legends from the 10th century that have now been lost to us. One stanza near the middle is in exactly the same metre as the poetic Edda. It reads \u003ci\u003e'At the time Tjodrik the brave, Chieftain of the warriors at sea, ruled the shore of the sea of Reid. Now he is on horseback armed, on his Gotic horse, with shield on his shoulder, the most important of märingar.'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Height 16cm (6.2 inch), width 8cm (3.15 inch), depth 2.5cm (1 inch).\u003cbr\u003e- Weight 445g (15.7oz).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Viking Dragon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12631111565370,"sku":"AY35","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/0530\/4890\/products\/ay35-viking-runestone-from-ostergotland.jpg?v=1771860614"},{"product_id":"runestone-from-gotland","title":"Runestone From Sjonheim, Gotland","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOrnamental Upright Replica of a Viking Age Runestone from Sjonheim, Sweden.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweden 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach stone is free standing and handmade in Sweden from a gypsum based material called marmorit and have the feel of real stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The inscription reads \u003ci\u003e'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'.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Height 11cm (4.3 inch), width 7cm (2.75 inch), depth 2cm (0.8 inch).\u003cbr\u003e\n- Weight 225g (8oz).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Viking Dragon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17649386815546,"sku":"AY08","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/0530\/4890\/products\/ay08-viking-runestone-from-gotland.jpg?v=1771861315"},{"product_id":"runestone-from-jamtland","title":"Runestone From Jämtland","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOrnamental Upright Replica of a Viking Age Runestone from Jämtland, Sweden.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweden 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 runestone is free standing and handmade in Sweden from a gypsum based material called marmorit and have the feel of real stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The inscription reads \u003ci\u003e'Östman Gudfastson had this stone erected, \u003cbr\u003e made a bridge and christianized Jämtland. Esbjörn made the bridge but Rivn carved the runes on the stone'.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Height 11cm (4.3 inch), width 5cm (2 inch), depth 3cm (1.2 inch).\u003cbr\u003e\n- Weight 180g (6.35oz).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Viking Dragon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17649679663162,"sku":"AY12","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/0530\/4890\/products\/ay12-viking-runestone-from-jamtland.jpg?v=1771861315"},{"product_id":"runestone-from-narke","title":"Runestone From Närke","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOrnamental Upright Replica of a Viking Age Runestone from Närke, Sweden.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweden 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 runestone is free standing and handmade in Sweden from a gypsum based material called marmorit and have the feel of real stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The inscription reads: \u003ci\u003e'Tored had the stone erected after Lydbjörn, his competent son'.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Height 10cm (4 inch), width 7cm (2.75 inch), depth 3cm (1.2 inch).\u003cbr\u003e\n- Weight 265g (9.35oz).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Viking Dragon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17649864507450,"sku":"AY13","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/0530\/4890\/products\/ay13-viking-runestone-from-narke.jpg?v=1771861318"},{"product_id":"runestone-from-smaland","title":"Runestone From Småland","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOrnamental Upright Replica of a Viking Age Runestone from Rörbro, Småland, Sweden.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweden 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 runestone is free standing and handmade in Sweden from a gypsum based material called marmorit and have the feel of real stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The inscription reads: \u003ci\u003e'Assur erected this stone after Övind, his father.\u003cbr\u003e He was a good man, generous with food, he did not hate and he believed in God'.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Height 11cm (4.3 inch), width 7cm (2.75 inch), depth 3cm (1.2 inch).\u003cbr\u003e\n- Weight 290g (10.2oz).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Viking Dragon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17649936105530,"sku":"AY16","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/0530\/4890\/products\/ay16-viking-runestone-from-smaland.jpg?v=1771861319"},{"product_id":"runestone-from-vik-uppland","title":"Runestone From Vik, Uppland","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOrnamental Upright Replica of a Viking Age Runestone from Vik, in the Uppsala District of Uppland, Sweden.\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweden 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 runestone is free standing and handmade in Sweden from a gypsum based material called marmorit and have the feel of real stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The inscription reads: \u003ci\u003e'Olov and Gunnhild erected the stone after Gunne their son, and Kättel after his brother. Öpir carved the runes'.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Height 13cm (5.1 inch), width 6cm (2.35 inch), depth 3cm (1.2 inch).\u003cbr\u003e- Weight 285g (10oz).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Viking Dragon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17650090147898,"sku":"AY21","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/0530\/4890\/products\/ay21-viking-runestone-from-uppland.jpg?v=1771861319"},{"product_id":"runestone-from-hagerstarlund-uppland","title":"Runestone From Hägerstalund, Uppland","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOrnamental Upright Replica of a Viking Age Runestone from Hägerstalund, Uppland, Sweden.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweden 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 runestone is free standing and handmade in Sweden from a gypsum based material called marmorit and have the feel of real stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The inscription reads: \u003ci\u003e'Gärdar and Jorund erected these stones to the memory of their nephews Ärmund and Ingemund'.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Height 14cm (5.5 inch), width 8cm (3.15 inch), depth 2cm (0.8 inch).\u003cbr\u003e\n- Weight 260g (9.2oz).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Viking Dragon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17650214010938,"sku":"AY23","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/0530\/4890\/products\/ay23-viking-runestone-from-uppland.jpg?v=1771861321"},{"product_id":"runestone-from-vallentuna-uppland","title":"Runestone From Vallentuna, Uppland","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOrnamental Upright Replica of a Viking Age Runestone from Vallentuna, Uppland, Sweden.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweden 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 runestone is free standing and handmade in Sweden from a gypsum based material called marmorit and have the feel of real stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The inscription reads: \u003ci\u003e'Ulvs heirs in Lindö had these stones erected in memory of their father and brother and built the bridge. Visäte carved'.\u003c\/i\u003e- Height 12cm (4.7 inch), width 5cm (2 inch), depth 3.5cm (1.4 inch).\u003cbr\u003e- Weight 255g (9oz).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Viking Dragon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17650381979706,"sku":"AY27","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/0530\/4890\/products\/ay27-viking-runestone-from-uppland.jpg?v=1771861319"},{"product_id":"copy-of-runestone-from-vilunda-uppland","title":"Runestone From Vilunda, Uppland","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOrnamental Upright Replica of a Viking Age Runestone from Vilunda, Uppland, Sweden.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweden 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 runestone is free standing and handmade in Sweden from a gypsum based material called marmorit and have the feel of real stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The inscription reads: \u003ci\u003e'Forkunn and Tore had these stones erected to their father Kättil. God rest his soul'.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Height 12cm (4.7 inch), width 9cm (3.5 inch), depth 2cm (0.8 inch).\u003cbr\u003e- Weight 309g (10.9oz).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Viking Dragon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17650609684538,"sku":"AY28","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/0530\/4890\/products\/ay28-viking-runestone-from-uppland.jpg?v=1771861321"},{"product_id":"runestone-from-angvreta-uppland","title":"Runestone From Ängvreta, Uppland","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOrnamental Upright Replica of a Viking Age Runestone from Ängvreta, Uppland, Sweden.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweden 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The inscription reads: \u003ci\u003e'Huskarl and Djure, father and son, erected this stone in memory of Djuger, brother of Huskarl son of Djure. Fasttegn carved the runes'.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Height 12cm (4.7 inch), width 7cm (4.3 inch), depth 2cm (0.8 inch).\u003cbr\u003e\n- Weight 276g (9.7oz).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Viking Dragon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17650766086202,"sku":"AY29","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/0530\/4890\/products\/ay29-viking-runestone-from-uppland.jpg?v=1771861322"},{"product_id":"runestone-from-vastergotland","title":"Runestone From Västergötland","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOrnamental Upright Replica of a Viking Age Runestone from Västergötland (West Gotland), Sweden.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweden 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 runestone is free standing and handmade in Sweden from a gypsum based material called marmorit and have the feel of real stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The inscription reads: \u003ci\u003e'Guve erected this stone after Olav, his son, excellent lad.He was killed in Estland. Håvard cut the stone'.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Height 10cm (4 inch), width 7cm (4.3 inch), depth 3cm (1.2 inch).\u003cbr\u003e- Weight 240g (8.5oz).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Viking Dragon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17650910691386,"sku":"AY32","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/0530\/4890\/products\/ay32-viking-runestone-from-vastergotland.jpg?v=1771861321"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/0530\/4890\/collections\/viking-runestones_88e19a31-caaf-4818-9505-8d56445cfc47.jpg?v=1771862481","url":"https:\/\/thevikingdragon.com\/en-de\/collections\/viking-runestones-picture-stones.oembed","provider":"The Viking Dragon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}