Balle (runemaster)
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Balle or Red-Balle was a runemaster who was active in the areas of western Uppland, Västmanland, and northern Södermanland of Sweden during the second half of the 11th century.
Signature of Balle on runestone U 873 in Örsunda.
U 873 in Örsunda was signed by Balle.
The stone U 647 is signed by Balle.
The Odendisa Runestone (Vs 24) is signed by Red-Balle.
Viking art
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Viking art, also known commonly as Norse art, is a term widely accepted for the art of Scandinavian Norsemen and Viking settlements further afield—particularly in the British Isles and Iceland—during
Gold jewellery from the 10th century Hiddensee treasure, mixing Norse pagan and Christian symbols.
Pair of "tortoise brooches," which were worn by married Viking women
Decorated plaque in whale bone, 8th–late 9th century, 22×18.3×0.8 cm (8.7×7.2×0.3 in)
Wood carving at Urnes Stave Church in Norway—a rare survival.