It appears there may be some confusion in your description. The item you're referring to, a Viking punch bowl dated 1893 and made of iron, silver, gold, and wood, seems to be a modern creation inspired by Viking designs rather than an authentic artifact from the Viking era.
While the description mentions that such bowls were used on Norman ships to serve drinks to Vikings, it's important to note that the Vikings lived during the early medieval period, primarily from the 8th to the 11th century. Therefore, the dating of 1893 would place this bowl in a much later time frame.
The mention of Tiffany & Co. and the 1893 Chicago Exposition further suggests that this is a decorative item created in the late 19th century, likely as a tribute to Viking craftsmanship and design rather than an actual historical artifact. The use of various materials like iron, silver, gold, and wood in the design would have been in line with the late 19th-century fascination with historical and artistic revival styles.
While it's a beautiful piece of art, it should not be considered an authentic Viking artifact but rather a modern creation inspired by Viking aesthetics.
