{"product_id":"vintage-viking-style-drinking-horn-leather-strap","title":"Vintage Viking Style Drinking Horn with Leather Strap","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA drinking horn on a long leather thong, made to hang over the shoulder and be carried. It has no foot, so it cannot be set down while there is anything in it, which is why horns get passed around a table rather than parked on one. Hung on a hook, the dark exterior against the warmer interior color reads well on a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 2.75 in. W x 9 in. H x 3 in. D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[d]Strap | 45 in. total length, tied to hang at a 22.5 in. drop. The knots untie and retie, so the drop can be shortened or lengthened to the wearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Surface | Natural horn, unlacquered, scuffed and rubbed throughout from handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Primary Material | Horn, assessed as bovine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Period | Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Date | Not established. No mark, label, or datable fitting present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Style or Movement | Norse revival, in the Viking manner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Also Known As | drinking horn, mead horn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Maker, Mark, or Attribution | None found\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Marks | None found on the horn, the strap, or the metal fitting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Construction or Technique | Horn cut and hollowed, rim ground and smoothed, leather thong secured at two points with a knot detail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Secondary Material | Leather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Hardware or Mounts | Small metal fitting at the tip end anchoring the strap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSurface scuffs, rub marks, and scratches throughout, consistent with handling and use. Areas of discoloration and natural color variation across the horn, which is the material's own figure rather than damage. The rim shows small edge irregularities and wear along the lip where it would meet the mouth. The leather strap shows wear along its length and carries a tied knot detail. The metal fitting at the tip is intact and holds the strap securely. No cracks, splits, or delamination found in the horn wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHorn is porous and reacts to heat and acid. Not recommended for hot liquids or for holding acidic beverages for any length of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlease review all photographs closely, as they form part of this description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51008435552534,"sku":"AMD-02606","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/2026Inventory-530.jpg?v=1770664709","url":"https:\/\/austynmariedesign.com\/products\/vintage-viking-style-drinking-horn-leather-strap","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}