Prehistoric — Late Bronze Age
Scabbard, scabbard chape
Fragment of bronze sword chape, rather broad with a midrib. It has been slightly flattened. Found in the Thames at Richmond Lock and Weir in 1892. Part of the Layton collection.
- Category:
- Prehistoric
- Object ID:
- O1405
- Object name:
- scabbard, scabbard chape
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- Late Bronze Age
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- L 89 mm, W 60 mm, L 90 mm, W 60 mm, D 10 mm (overall)
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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