Gold Foil Figures from Uppåkra, Sweden Late Iron Age, 6th–8th century AD
This print presents a comprehensive collection of the gold foil figures (guldgubbar) recovered from the archaeological site of Uppåkra, southern Sweden. These diminutive, intricately stamped images—crafted in thin sheets of gold—depict stylized human figures, often shown in pairs, interpreted as representations of ritual, mythological, or aristocratic scenes.
Discovered within the remains of Uppåkra’s ceremonial buildings, the gold foil figures are emblematic of elite ritual practices during the Late Iron Age. Their placement within significant architectural contexts suggests they played a role in religious or ceremonial activities, potentially linked to fertility rites, dynastic alliances, or mythic narratives central to the belief systems of the period.
The assemblage from Uppåkra, one of the largest and most important Iron Age settlements in Scandinavia, offers invaluable insight into the intersection of political power, ritual practice, and material culture. This print captures the delicate craftsmanship and symbolic resonance of these artifacts, offering a visual testament to the cultural sophistication of pre-Viking societies in the Nordic region.
Showing 125 pieces at scale 1:1.
Print size A3 297 x 420 mm.
Printed on Hahnemühle Fine Art Baryta Satin 300g. A premium satin baryta paper for rich blacks, fine details, and a timeless, museum-quality finish.
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