{"product_id":"drakkar-viking-20cm-trois-guerriers","title":"20 cm Viking Drakkar: The Round-Shielded Crew","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA 20 cm longship, three warriors and six shields\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ship fits on a shelf, but the scene is complete. The prow ends in a dragon's head with an open mouth; the stern curls into a tight volute. Between them, three bearded warriors wearing conical helmets stand upright, a round shield on their arm. Three other shields are lined up along the hull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe molding imitates carved wood: planking ribs, shield boards, strands of hair in the beards. The material does not warp with humidity variations in a heated interior. The rest of the fleet is stored in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bateaux-drakkars-vikings\"\u003eViking boats and longships\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat sets this piece apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eA scene, not just a boat:\u003c\/b\u003e the prow warrior has his hand to his forehead, acting as a lookout, while the other two look straight ahead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSix round shields:\u003c\/b\u003e three carried by the crew, three placed against the hull, each with its central embossed umbo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eTwo crafted ends:\u003c\/b\u003e dragon head on one side, volute on the other, both in a very dark brown that contrasts with the ochre of the hull.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eHand-painted:\u003c\/b\u003e the honey shades on the helmets and darker patinas in the crevices vary slightly from one piece to another.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShelf-ready size:\u003c\/b\u003e 20 cm wide by 0.73 kg. Present enough to occupy a shelf, compact enough not to monopolize it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you prefer to assemble your ship yourself? The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maquette-drakkar-bois-decoration-viking-authentique\"\u003e1\/50 scale wooden Viking longship model\u003c\/a\u003e is built piece by piece; this longship comes out of the box ready to display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e hand-painted resin, carved wood-look finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 20 cm long (from prow to stern), 10 cm high, 8 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.73 kg (including packaging)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eColors:\u003c\/b\u003e ochre brown on the hull, golden honey-toned helmets and shields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eUsage:\u003c\/b\u003e indoor decorative display (shelf, desk, mantelpiece)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWarning:\u003c\/b\u003e decorative object — this is not a toy; keep out of reach of young children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e soft, dry cloth; do not use standing water or solvents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1880, at Gokstad near Sandefjord in Norway, archaeologist Nicolay Nicolaysen excavated a ship over 23 meters long from a burial mound, built around 890 — and along the hull, the remains of 64 round shields painted alternately yellow and black. To this day, it is the largest set of Viking Age shields found in a single context. Their arrangement tells us something specific: they overlapped to the point of covering the oar holes — a ceremonial shield wall, hung while docked or for a parade, which would have been taken down before using the oars. The row of shields on this model precisely follows this layout. The ship and shields belong to the Oslo collections, awaiting the reopening of the Viking Ship Museum, announced for 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 To learn more: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/drakkar-bateau-viking-construction-navigation\"\u003eThe longship, Viking boat: construction and navigation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete your Viking collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/statue-freyja-viking-aspect-bois-resine\"\u003eFreyja statue, wood-look\u003c\/a\u003e: the same carved finish, in a standing version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/statue-viking-ulfhednar-guerrier-loup-resine\"\u003eUlfhednar statue, the wolf-warrior\u003c\/a\u003e: an individual warrior to pair with the crew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sous-verres-viking-bouclier-guerrier-bois-lot-6\"\u003eViking shield coasters, set of 6\u003c\/a\u003e: the round shield motif, this time on the table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57786758463870,"sku":"LCV-DRAKKAR-EQUIPAGE-001","price":54.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/drakkar-viking-20cm-trois-guerriers-ambiance.jpg?v=1786052213","url":"https:\/\/www.le-comptoir-viking.fr\/en\/products\/drakkar-viking-20cm-trois-guerriers","provider":"Le Comptoir Viking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}