A rare and mysterious artefact reflecting the symbolic geometry and spiritual craftsmanship of early Northern Europe, possibly Viking or Proto-Viking in origin Intriguing carved stone object with drilled perforation and grid engraving, possibly used as an amulet, seal, or ritual weight as The underside, featuring two shallow “legs,” indicates that it could also stand upright or have been fixed as a ritual weight or seal. – a rare survival of early Northern craftsmanship. Culture: Northern European (possibly Viking or Pre-Viking) Material: Hardstone (dark basalt or steatite-like) Date: ca. 1st millennium CE