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Description: | A copper alloy probable scabbard chape probably from the medieval period. The object is sub-triangular and is shaped like a duck??s bill, with both faces convex. It is 51.5mm long, 22mm wide and 9.5mm thick at the open end. The open end at the top is much thicker and wider than the base and is a hollow socket. The base of the socket is where the wider open end steps down into the narrower base. This base end is solid and is mainly decorative. The top edge is damaged with none of the original edge surviving. The break is not new. The sides and base are chipped round the edge. The metal is dark brown and has a glossy patina in places. It is solid though damaged. There is no visible surface decoration. The chape is probably medieval in date though a close parallel has not been found. | Subjects: | Chape | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Cooper, Amy - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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