Adelsö Bowl, Handmade Gambeson This Hnefatafl is based on

This Hnefatafl is based on the find in grave 581 in Birka

The objective is to knock over wooden pawns (kubbs) by throwing wooden throwing sticks (kastpinnar) at them

Introduction

The back has a needle with a lock mechanism and the side has a hole from where it is possible to hang something

That is why they may seem small

Adelsö Bowl, Handmade Gambeson This Hnefatafl is based onThis Viking Age bowl is based on a find in Adels, Uppland in Sweden. It is black burned and decorated with four horizontal lines, just as the original find. The bowl is wholly handmade without a potters wheel, just as the original was made over 1000 years ago. In order to make it more durable and easier to clean, its made with a with a matte glazing inside. This allows it to be washed in a dish washer and it can also withstand a microwave oven. Holds