Vintage Studio Pottery Miniature Viking Sculpture

A wonderfully unusual piece, this tiny Viking is full of quiet charm and hand-built character. Crafted in a warm, earthy stoneware and finished with a glossy glaze in rich tones of amber, brown, and ochre, he carries his shield close and his thoughts even closer.

He stands just a few inches tall, but there’s something grounding and solid in his presence—like a guardian of shelves, corners, and quiet spaces. There’s a small chip to the glaze on one horn, a soft imperfection that only adds to his story, like a scar from some long-forgotten voyage.

We don’t know who made him, but the care in the detail—from the textured beard to the shield tucked protectively at his side—suggests he was shaped with affection and a playful spirit. A one-of-a-kind find for those who love folk-inspired treasures and the slightly odd, slightly magical world of handmade studio pottery.

Perfect on a bookshelf, nestled among old books and smooth stones, or keeping watch over a little corner of your home.

One-of-a-kind and full of personality—these are the kinds of pieces that bring shelves and stories to life.

Height: 7cm
Length: 3cm x Width: 4cm

Condition: Vintage; good with small chip to glaze on one horn

Origin: Unknown maker, likely British studio pottery, mid–late 20th century