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Description: | A copper-alloy chape from a sword or dagger scabbard. Probably dates from the 13th or 14th century.The artefact has been formed by folding a piece of sheet-metal into an open-ended cone and then flattening it slightly. The vertical seam is visible at the back, while the jagged top side is heavily damaged. The corroded surfaces exhibit traces of a white-metal coating.The chape measures 28.4mm long, 18.3mm wide and 8.6mm thick. The weight is 2.72g.
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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