Description
This round plate is fashioned from genuine natural horn, a material prized during the Viking and Medieval periods for its resilience and distinctive appearance. The horn’s organic growth patterns and natural coloration impart a unique character to each plate, ensuring no two are exactly alike. Such plates were commonly employed for serving food and drink at feasts and communal gatherings, reflecting the practical and aesthetic values of the time.
- Measures approximately 7-1/2″ across
Fun fact: Horn plates like this one were often warmed gently to soften the material, allowing smiths and craftsmen to mold them into various shapes before letting them cool and harden once more, a technique that combined both artistry and utility.
