The ends have a two sided bindrune spelling "Viki" (bless/protect)

bang up-to-date

and gave among other things the Saxons their name

Ægishjálmur (Old Norse: helm of awe/helm of terror) is an old magical symbol that induces fear in enemies and protects against abuse of power

or simply the fair folk

viking cone beaker birka BEANIES The ends have a twoCarefully handmade glass beaker with a hand forged iron stand shaped as a serpent. Cone beakers were quite common types of glass vessels during the Viking Age, and have been found across Scandinavia. This one is a reproduction of a find in Birka, Sweden. The beaker is handmade from green tinted glass and comes with a blue rim. Based on historical find from the Viking Age. Carefully handmade, and therefore minor variations may occur. Holds approx. 15