Viking Horn Mug- Large Tankard- 16 Fl Oz

Viking Horn Mug: A Timeless Goblet of Legacy

Dive deep into the annals of history with this authentic Viking Horn Mug, meticulously crafted to echo the drinking traditions of ancient medieval and Viking eras.

Key Features

• Design: Modeled after the traditional horn drinkware of the ancients, this mug boasts a seamless, single-piece design, thanks to the horn superheated and ingeniously bent backward to form its handle.
• Material: Handmade from genuine cow horn that has undergone extensive cleaning, hand-cutting, heat treating, polishing, and sealing to accentuate the horn's natural allure.
• Capacity: Holding up to 16 fl oz of your favorite cold beverage, though the exact volume may vary slightly due to the horn's natural shape.
• Base: Ensures a stable setting with its waterproof resin foundation.
• Safety: All our mugs, steins, and horns are 100% food and drink safe. However, hot beverages or cleaning methods can harm the protective coatings; hence, only cold beverages and hand washing are recommended.

Historical Backdrop: Drinking horns, a symbol of festivity and camaraderie, have been an integral part of various civilizations for over 2,600 years. From the sun-baked lands of Africa to the snowy terrains of Scandinavia, from Greece to the Americas, these horns have seen myriad designs and usages based on the local fauna and cultural nuances.

However, around the 15th century, the world saw the birth of a more practical successor: the drinking mug. Its sturdy base rendered the need for horn stands obsolete, elevating hygiene standards. Yet, the original drinking horn did not fade into oblivion. Soldiers preferred its simplicity, and European nobility transformed it into ornate ceremonial articles. Among all cultures, it was the Vikings and Norse whose love for the drinking horn remained undiminished, thus becoming synonymous with their legacy.

Viking Horn Mug: Dive into history with every sip from this Extra Large 16 Fl Oz Tankard, a perfect blend of authenticity and craftsmanship.