Description
Raise your drink like a true Norse raider with this Viking Ox Horn Drinking Vessel, a handcrafted piece inspired by the feasting traditions of the medieval mead hall. Each horn is carved from natural ox horn, polished to a smooth finish inside for safe drinking, while the exterior retains its organic grain and curve, ensuring every cup is entirely unique.
With its traditional Viking shape, this mead cup embodies rustic authenticity, perfect for enjoying mead, ale, or beer at gatherings, festivals, and themed events. The natural horn’s color and curvature make each vessel not only a functional drinking cup but also a striking medieval display piece.
Used by cultures ranging from the ancient Celts and Saxons to Norse warriors, drinking horns symbolized celebration, brotherhood, and victory. This timeless vessel allows you to step back into that history, whether for ceremonial use, personal enjoyment, or as a gift for history enthusiasts.
Historically, Drinking horns were symbols of honor and status throughout Europe’s early history, often raised during feasts, rituals, and victories in battle. By owning one, you’re reviving a tradition that once rang out in Viking longhouses and medieval banquets.
Care Instructions
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Hand wash only with lukewarm water
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Do not soak or place in dishwasher
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Wipe dry immediately after cleaning
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Occasionally apply beeswax to maintain luster
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Avoid hot or acidic beverages
Note
Each piece is handmade from natural ox horn, meaning variations in size, color, and curve are part of its authenticity. Over time, the horn may develop small cracks or changes, due to it’s natural character.