Object number
M.52.13
Title
Model of Viking Ship
Date
1950
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Description
Odense Cricket club, Model Viking Ship (one of a pair) presented to the M.C.C. team touring Denmark, 1952. Single-masted open sailing and rowing boat whose figure-head, breastbone and curled tail (continuous) suggest a dragon. Oar holes on either side are protected by rows of circular shields. Brass hull with wooden mast and stay, wooden stand. There is an outboard rudder inscribed: Tron Art/Copenhagen/Denmark. Engraved on the sail is a medalion framing a bird.
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Presented by Odense (Danish) Cricket Club, 1952
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