Scandinavian Carved Drinking Horn Cup Viking Revival Early 20th C Folk Art

Scandinavian Carved Drinking Horn Cup Viking Revival Early 20th C Folk Art

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV4793

Object: Drinking Horn Cup

Material: Carved Horn

Origin: Possibly Scandinavia

Period: Viking Revival

Date: Early 20th Century

Decoration: Hand carved geometric motifs with carved hand-form terminal

Mark: Unmarked

MEASUREMENTS

Height: 10.5 in / 26.5 cm

Width: 1.5 in / 4.0 cm

CONDITION

FAIR (3/5) – Age-related surface wear, scratches, and patina consistent with age and use. The carved thumb on the terminal hand is snapped and missing. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

A carved horn drinking vessel of possible Scandinavian origin, made in the Viking Revival style. The body is decorated with bold geometric carved ornament, while the narrow end is finished with a carved hand-form terminal. The horn retains a pleasing aged patina and displays well as a decorative folk art object. A distinctive collectible suitable for display or as part of a historical collection.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Drinking horns have a long history throughout Northern Europe and Scandinavia, where they were used for ceremonial and festive occasions. Viking Revival examples produced during the late 19th and early 20th centuries remain popular with collectors for their decorative carving and connection to historic Nordic traditions.

NOTES

Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the description. The carved thumb at the terminal is broken and missing, as shown in the photographs.