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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy possible openwork scabbard chape, of Late Early Medieval dating (11th Century AD).The fragment consists of two irregular shaped pieces of copper alloy. A circular sectioned copper alloy rivet holds both pieces together at one end, located towards the edge of an offset semi circle. Beneath this is another offset semi circle. At the base of the second semi circle, a vertical rectangle is positioned. It measures 27.0 mm in length, 11.5 mm wide and 5.4 mm thick. Each piece of copper alloy is 2.0 mm thick. The rivet measures 2.1 mm in diameter. It weighs 3.1 g.The fragment is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.It is probable that this fragment comes from an end protector for an 11th Century openwork scabbard chape, such as SUSS-77F477, BH-1344E7, DUR-7DA853, BH-9C3582, BH-71DB92, BERK-2C6116, BH-96B701 and WAW-03F886. Most depict a horse and rider scene.Thanks are extended to Angie Bolton (Worcestershire and Warwickshire FLO) for her help in identifying this artefact.
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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