Runic Rock from Mora, Sweden
Finland · 1962 ·
This 1962 Finnish stamp, designed by Olavi Vepsäläinen, depicts a runic rock located in Mora, Sweden. The intricate details of the ancient inscription on the stone were expertly rendered through engraving by Birger Ekholm.
Runic stones are significant historical monuments from the Viking Age and early Middle Ages, primarily found in Scandinavia, bearing inscriptions in runic alphabets. This stamp likely highlights the shared cultural heritage and historical ties between Finland and Sweden.
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