Wooden cubes. On the left, bucket of yew wood with brass rings, decorated with a Buddha figure of enamel sitting in the lotus position. On the right, small bucket made of yew wood with brass rings and handles. Probably part of a booty captured during a Viking invasion of Ireland. Found in the Tomb of the Oseberg Ship. 9th century. Viking Ship Museum. Oslo. Norway.

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