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Dragon head

Dragon head, sawn out of a thin sliver of birch wood. Probably used as jewellery, though it is unclear in what context. It was found in the soil fill of a boat grave. Grave find, Årby, Rasbokil Parish, Uppland.

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Object number: 107472_HST

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