Valsgärde Claw beaker 600th century

A tribute to the Valsgärde grave 6

A bold claw beaker inspired by the Valsgärde grave 6 find, this piece stands proudly at 27 cm and holds over 60 cl – perfect for sipping your favorite drink or displaying among books and treasures. Claw beakers like this, dating from the 6th–8th centuries, are known for their small feet, three claw-like protrusions, and decorative trails winding around the glass.

Our version is a bit smaller than the original, which stood about 30 cm tall and glowed in a striking copper blue thanks to copper minerals melted into the glass. Ours comes in a classic forest green instead. Crafting such a beaker required immense skill and a hand-operated furnace — true glass artistry at its finest!

Note:
The beautiful copper blue in the original glass comes from copper added to the glass melt. In ancient times, if the furnace ran too hot or the oxygen level got too high, the copper could react differently, causing tiny red hues to appear. That’s why faint red streaks can sometimes be seen in original pieces — visible traces of the fiery and unpredictable process behind their creation.

Class; C - B / Note; As described above, yes its somewhat smaller but we really enjoy this beaker and highly recommend! 

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