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Description: | An incomplete sheet copper alloy scabbard chape of late 15th -16th century date (1475-1600).The chape is made from a piece of folded sheet copper alloy. It has an incomplete open end where there are old jagged breaks. The closed end terminates with a spherical knop above which is a narrow circumferential collar. It is difficult to determine whether the scabbard was for a knife or dagger.The object is squashed and a vertical break has occurred along an abutting seam.There is no decoration and the metal is a reddish brown colour. Small areas of a dark green patina survive.34.9 x 17.1 x 6.9mm. Weight: 4.89g. The weight includes some soil within the fold.
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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