Natural Horn Viking Mug: The Nordic Legacy (With Bag)
Specifications
| Color | Animal |
| Material | Polished natural ox horn, wooden base |
| Capacity | 500 ml |
| Shape | Round |
| Handle type | Short |
| Insulation | Double wall |
| Microwave | Not microwave safe |
| Care | Hand wash only |
- Material: polished natural ox horn, wooden base
- Capacity: about 500 ml
- Colors: light horn or dark horn
- Comes with a screen-printed jute bag
- Care: hand wash only, no dishwasher
- Free shipping from 49€ · secure payment
An Ox Horn, Not an Imitation
This Viking mug is carved from a real, hand-polished ox horn, fitted with a wooden base and featuring a closed handle. No resin, no plating: the veins, marbling, and nuances you see are those of the material itself. It comes in a jute bag screen-printed with a helmeted skull and crossed axes. Two colors to choose from: light horn or dark horn. Find it among our Viking drinking horns and mugs.
What Sets This Piece Apart
- Each piece is unique: as horn is a natural material, the marbling and distribution of tones vary from one item to another. The one you receive will be unlike any other.
- Two natural shades: the light horn leans towards cream with black veining, while the dark horn is dominated by deep black. These are not dyes, but two selections of material.
- Closed handle: unlike a traditional drinking horn, this mug stands on its own and can be held in one hand.
- Jute bag included: practical for transport to medieval festivals, and it serves as a gift bag as is.
Complete the table with a natural yak drinking horn or browse our Viking tankards.
Specifications
- Material: natural polished ox horn, wooden base
- Capacity: approximately 500 ml
- Colors: light horn or dark horn
- Delivered with: a screen-printed jute bag
- Care: hand wash with lukewarm water only. No dishwasher, microwave, or boiling hot drinks.
Did you know?
Horn has an advantage that neither wood nor metal possesses: it is thermoplastic. When heated, it softens and can be shaped; when cooled, it retains that shape permanently. This is what allowed medieval craftsmen to split it, flatten it into translucent sheets, and make lantern panes before the common use of glass—the English word lanthorn keeps a trace of this. The same property explains why you should never pour boiling liquid into it: the heat would cause the material to warp.
📖 To learn more: discover our guide to the Nordic banquet.
♦ Complete Your Viking Collection
Other pieces for your feast table:
Which vessel for which drink?
| Format | The drink that suits it | The moment |
|---|---|---|
| Shot glass, 50 ml | Brandy, vodka, aquavit | The end-of-meal round: one sip per guest, lined up several at a time |
| Decanter, 300 to 400 ml | Digestif, spiced rum, spirits you want to show off | Serving: it stays in the middle of the table and fills the others |
| Clear glass, 410 ml | Cocktail, amber beer, mead whose color you want to see | The aperitif at the table: the glass is set down between sips |
| Mug, 500 to 600 ml this product | Beer, cider, mead | A seated meal: a single round lasts the whole course |
| Drinking horn, capacity not stated | Feast beer and mead | Standing, held in both hands: the ancient format, with no guaranteed volume |
Is it real horn?
Yes, natural ox horn polished by hand, with a wooden base. It's neither resin nor a veneer: the veins and marbling are those of the material itself.
What's the difference between the light horn and the dark horn?
Only the natural shade of the horn selected: cream veined with black for the light one, mostly black for the dark one. Same shape, same capacity, same price. No dye is applied.
Are any two pieces identical?
No, and that's the nature of the material. Each horn has its own veins and its own spread of tones. The photo is representative, not an exact match down to the marbling.
Can I pour a hot drink into it?
No, never. Horn is thermoplastic: heat makes it warp and can deform it permanently. Keep it for beer, mead, cider or any cold drink.
How do I care for it?
Rinse with lukewarm water and a little mild soap after use, then dry immediately. Never put it in the dishwasher or leave it to soak. A drop of cooking oil from time to time nourishes the horn and brings back its shine.
Entretien
Hand wash only
Shipping — Please allow 7 to 15 business days for Metropolitan France, 10 to 20 days for the European Union. Free delivery on orders over €49.
Delivery Guarantee — If your package is not delivered within 60 business days, we will immediately reship it or issue a full refund.
14-Day Returns — You have 14 calendar days from receipt to request an exchange or refund. The item must be returned within this period, in its original packaging.
Legal Warranties — All our products are covered by the legal guarantee of conformity and the warranty against hidden defects, in accordance with the Consumer Code and the Civil Code.
