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Description: | An incomplete early Post Medieval cast copper alloy chape. This chape is reoughly rectangular in shape with a rounded tapering terminal, it measures 38mm in length and 28mm in width at its widest point. The open end of this chape is missing due to an old break. The front face of this chape is convex and is decorated with a possibly originally lozenge shaped perforation near to the open end, which is now incomplete. Below this there is transverse moulding with diagonal grooves running along it, beneath this there is a central hole in the shape of a flower with three 'petals.' Behind this there are grooves which radiate from the perforation. The back face is hollow and the back sheet copper alloy plate is missing. Traces of corroded iron can be seen, which may be the remains of the sword/dagger for which this chape was used.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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