Saxon & Medieval — Late Medieval; 15th century
Container, case
Incomplete case or container, not a sheath for a knife or sword scabbard. In five parts, two parts have been attached to each other with a metal wire. Decorated with impressed linear and heraldic motifs, the latter in the form of shields charged with chevrons, lozenges and stars. The leather for all parts is cracked and weathered.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 4785
- Object name:
- container, case
- Artist/Maker:
- —
- Related people:
- Related events:
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- Production date:
- Late Medieval; 15th century
- Material:
leather
- Measurements/duration:
- L 115 mm, W 74 mm (part one), L 147 mm, W 45 mm (part two), L 55 mm, W 73 mm (part three), L 60 mm, W 24 mm (part four)
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 60%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
- Creative commons usage:
- CC BY-NC 4.0
- License this image:
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Credit: London Museum
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