As I understand it, the Viking period began in the middle 8th century, which means that 3rd and 5th century artifacts in Copenhagen are most likely brought by outsiders. In the 3rd century it is likely that Roman merchants established trading posts in the Baltic, since in that era the Empire was making no efforts to expand in northern Europe. A statue of Buddha dated to tje Emperorship of Justinian, probably resulted from Persian - Byzantine trade, when they weren’t making war. The Persians of course were in contact with some of the Buddhists in south Asia and the Himmalayas.
It’s interesting that there was a Roman presence that far east (and north) of the mouth of the Rhine, but that border was particularly fluid. I suspect the amber trade probably made it attractive in Roman times as well. The Romans really got around, but I juxtaposed those to show more of a continuity of trade.
Bernheze Roman Bronze Hoard from the Netherlands
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