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The Anatomy of Viking Art: Timeline

The Anatomy of Viking Art: Borre Style

The Anatomy of Viking Art: Borre Style Ornament V

Ring chains (second from the top) and other ribbon interlace – A type of motif which is seen throughout Scandinavia.

The Anatomy of Viking Art: Borre Style Ornament IV

Knots and interlace schemes – A type of motif seen on various brooches, mounts, pendants etc. throughout Scandinavia.

The Anatomy of Viking Art: Borre Style Ornament II

Knot animal – A type of motif which is seen on some metalworks of which the mounts from Borre is the best known.

The Anatomy of Viking Art: Borre Style Ornament III

Gripping beast – The signature motif of the Borre style which is seen throughout Scandinavia.

The Anatomy of Viking Art: Borre Style Ornament I

This is an example of the main shapes and elements that characterize the Borre style.