Rattle

Norwegian

dated 800

Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Title: Rattle
Date: dated 800
Culture: Norwegian
Dimensions: L. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm); W. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 6.4 oz. (635 g)
Classification: Miscellaneous
Credit Line: Gift of the Universitetets Oldsaksamling and the governent of Norway, 1946
Object Number: 46.79.5
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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