Theft of Viking Period Artifacts from Norwegian Museum

RECEIVED THIS EMAIL THIS MORNING:

Dear All,
>>
>> It is with deep regret that we have to inform you that there has been a burglary at the University museum in Bergen, Norway. August 12th several hundred valuable metal objects were stolen from our collections. The artifacts are dated mainly to the Viking Period, but there are also objects dated to the Migration Period and Roman Period. At this point the police is working to solve the crime, but until now, none of the objects have been found.
>>
>> Pictures of the missing objects are constantly being uploaded at this Facebook page:
>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/Vikingskatten/?fref=ts <https://www.facebook.com/groups/Vikingskatten/?fref=ts>
>>
>> This is a terrible blow, not only to Norwegians and Norwegian archaeology, but to our common European cultural heritage.
>>
>> We are afraid that very soon, these objects will start to circulate and to be announced for sale on an international market. Please have your eyes and ears open and to contact us if anything turn up.
>>
>> We ask you to please spread this information in your networks.
>>
>> Kind regards,
>>
>> Head of the department Asbjørn Engevik
>> Professor Knut Andreas Bergsvik
>> University Museum of Bergen, Norway

 

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The Facebook folder had 102 pictures. One picture was of coins. For those who do not have Facebook you must complete a captcha to see the folder. Here are the coins:

 

Article and more photos below.

http://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/48494

 

Buncha jerks. Hope there is a nice cell somewhere waiting for them.

 

Couldn't help noticing this comment added to the blog that Mat linked to above:

"What! Artifacts once in the possession of Vikings, some of which may or may not have had previous owners who reluctantly relinquished said ownership, stolen!"

I guess there is a touch of irony in this. Maybe the stolen artifacts will wind up back in Ireland, England, and/or possibly France.

 

So sorry to hear, not sure it will help to much but I will share this to try to help circulate the information.

 

Not all the Viking loot was stolen. Some of it was tribute so the Vikings wouldn't kill every last person and burn down the village. Think of it as a gift under treat of death.

 

Nice village ya got there. Sure would be a shame iffin it burnt, right?