Valkyrie from Hårby

The figurine is 3.4 centimetres (1.3 in) tall and made of gilded silver, and parts are coloured with niello to make them appear black.

It is thought to represent a valkyrie, who in Norse mythology brought fallen warriors to Valhalla.

[5] A small number of other pieces of jewellery representing valkyries have been found, dating to the 9th century, but this one is unique in being three-dimensional.

[1][2][3] The Valkyrie from Hårby is included in an exhibit on the Vikings at the National Museum of Denmark.

[2][3][6] Morten Skovsby created a replica sculpture in wood, 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) high and weighing 300–400 kg (660–880 lb), which was put on display in Assens in 2015.