Saxon & Medieval — Medieval; 13th-mid 14th century
Sheath
Decorated leather sheath for knife or dagger. Side of back seam with edge/grain stitch holes. Decorated with stamped motifs in the form of a repeating design of small lozenges, each containing a floral design (cinquefoil). The panels are outlined with impressed lines. The decoration is in two parts denoting the handle and blade areas. Four suspension slots at the back.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 4649
- Object name:
- sheath
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- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- Medieval; 13th-mid 14th century
- Material:
leather
- Measurements/duration:
- L 248 mm, W 35 mm (overall)
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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