The Vikings were a rough and tumble group who loved mead and ale almost as much as they loved battle! Of course, Viking drink ware was suitably ferocious, often being made from horns, just like this Medieval Viking Norwegian Drinking Horn with Stand appears to be. This drinking horn has a rich, polished looks that really makes it look like traditional horn straight from an old Viking village and are made from 100% original Cow horns. With a length 12 inches and an approximate circumference of 9 inches at the rim, these horns have an estimated capacity of approx. 12-19 oz. This historical replica piece also comes equipped with a black finish iron stand which is twisted and offers a great medieval Viking accented piece to display in your home or office. The Following 5 steps are being generally followed during the manufacturing process of drinking horns: a) Selecting an appropriate horn. b) Sanding the horn from the outside. c) Washing with hot water. d) Coating for the inside to make it 100% safe for usage. e) Polishing. *Please wash with a gentle detergent and polish with vegetable oil to keep it from drying out. And from time to time you will want to use beeswax to coat the inside to keep from cracking and the inside drying out.
