{"product_id":"plaque-murale-viking-bouclier-quatre-haches-2d","title":"Viking Four-Axe Shield Wall Plaque — 20 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eFour axes arranged in a cross radiate from a central metal umbo on a slate-gray round shield. A border of runes encircles the disc, complemented by forged iron fittings on the sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you receive: a flat print\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet's be clear from the start: this item is a \u003cstrong\u003e2D print\u003c\/strong\u003e. The design mimics a carved relief very convincingly, but \u003cstrong\u003ethe surface is perfectly smooth\u003c\/strong\u003e — no engravings, no volume, no cutouts. It is a quality print, not a sculpted piece. We prefer you know this before ordering rather than upon opening the package.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe story behind the design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe umbo — the metal boss in the center of the shield — protected the hand holding the grip and was also used for striking. Viking round shields were painted in bright colors and made of thin planks: they were designed to absorb a blow and then give way, not to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printed aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20 × 20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrint\u003c\/strong\u003e: Flat 2D, smooth surface, no relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wall-mounted, ready to hang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLightweight, it can be attached to almost any surface: nail, screw, adhesive pad, or double-sided tape, depending on your wall. A soft, slightly damp cloth is enough to maintain it; avoid abrasive products that would mark the print. Recommended for indoor use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece is part of our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tentures-plaques-murales-vikings\" title=\"collection Tentures et Plaques Murales\"\u003eViking Wall Hangings \u0026amp; Plaques collection\u003c\/a\u003e. To learn more, read our article on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/hache-viking-types-combat-utilisation\"\u003ethe Viking axe\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"20 × 20 cm","offer_id":57781044969854,"sku":"14:201671809#TYA22840-20x20cm;200007763:201336100;5:202638817#20x20cm","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/plaque-murale-viking-bouclier-quatre-haches-2d.jpg?v=1785672231","url":"https:\/\/www.le-comptoir-viking.fr\/en\/products\/plaque-murale-viking-bouclier-quatre-haches-2d","provider":"Le Comptoir Viking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}