Ulfberth Viking Dice Cup – Genuine Leather Embossed Thor's Hammer Design, Brown

Ulfberth Viking Dice Cup – Genuine Leather Embossed Thor's Hammer Design, Brown

£24.61
Sale price  £24.61 Regular price 
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Ulfberth Viking Dice Cup – Genuine Leather Embossed Thor's Hammer Design, Brown

Ulfberth Viking Dice Cup – Genuine Leather Embossed Thor's Hammer Design, Brown

£24.61
Sale price  £24.61 Regular price 

This Ulfberth Viking dice cup is a handcrafted accessory made from genuine buffalo leather, measuring about 3.5 inches tall with a 2.7-inch diameter. It features a crisp embossed Thor's Hammer (Mjölnir) motif on the side, topped with a Vegvisir-embossed lid. Designed for tabletop gamers, LARP enthusiasts, and collectors of Norse-inspired items, this cup brings an authentic medieval feel to dice rolling.

Originality in Norse Design

The embossed pattern draws from the Jelling style, a 10th-century Nordic art form characterized by intertwined ribbon-shaped animals. The motif on the cup features two S-shaped dragons or snakes, inspired by the silver cup of Jelling now housed in the Danish National Museum. The Thor's hammer, a symbol of the god Thor, is paired with decorative leather stitching. The lid's Vegvisir, a magical Icelandic sigil, is said to guide the wearer through storms – a fitting emblem for a dice cup on turbulent game nights.

Practical Use for Gaming

Shake dice inside the cup to roll them, then store them under the snug lid. The cup is compact enough for travel but large enough to hold multiple dice. Note: it is intended only for dice, not for drinking, due to the leather treatment and vegetable tanning process.

Dimensions & Details

Material Genuine buffalo leather, vegetable tanned
Height Approx. 3.5 in (8.9 cm)
Diameter Approx. 2.7 in (6.9 cm)
Motif Thor's Hammer (Mjölnir) embossed
Lid Vegvisir embossed, fits securely
Style Jelling-style intertwined dragons/snakes
Use Dice rolling and storage only

Questions Buyers Often Ask

Is the design engraved or embossed? The motif is embossed, meaning it is pressed into the leather, giving a raised relief. This differs from engraving, which removes material.

Can I use this cup for beverages? No – the manufacturer specifies it is only for dice. The leather treatment and vegetable tanning make it unsuitable for drinking.

Does the lid stay on securely? Yes, the Vegvisir-embossed lid fits snugly to keep dice from spilling during transport.

Are color variations normal? Yes – leather is a natural product, so each cup may have slight differences in color and texture. The photos show a representative example.

Whether you're a dice collector, a Viking history enthusiast, or a role-player seeking atmosphere, this cup adds a tactile, storied element to your game sessions. The embossed motifs are not just decorative – each carries centuries of mythology and artistry.

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