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title: Viking Whalebone Plaque
author: joyofmuseums
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13553/viking-whalebone-plaque/
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license: Creative Commons Attribution (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Viking Whalebone Plaque

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## Image File

[![Viking Whalebone Plaque](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/13553.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/13553.jpg)

## Image Caption

[Viking](https://www.worldhistory.org/Vikings/) Whalebone Plaque, in the shape of two dragons facing each other with details added on one side of the plaque. It is also decorated with dotted circles and geometric designs. Found in a boat [burial](https://www.worldhistory.org/burial/). The function of these whalebone plaques is uncertain. Might have been some kind of ironing-board for smoothing folds and seams in linen clothing; used in the manufacture of textiles; or even serving-platters for food at high status feasts. Collection of the British Museum.

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