533A - Icelandic Craftmanship II - Carving in bone and wood - The door of Valþjófsstaðir

The Door of Valþjófsstaðir dates back to the 13th century and is among Iceland best known relics. Many medieval churches in Iceland were embellished with carvings and artifacts testifying to their owners‘ wealth and Iceland‘s relationship with neigbouring countries. The Door of Valþjófsstaðir was transferred to Copenhagen in 1851 but the Danish government returned it in 1930 along with many other precious relics.