Saxon & Medieval — Medieval; 13th-14th century
Sheath
Leather knife sheath, possibly for a hunting knife. decorated with impressed linear, foliate and zoomorphic designs. The decoration is in two sections to reflect the handle and blade. The front blade area is decorated with a hare, a hound and a bird (pheasant?) within circular frames formed by scrolling foliage. The handle area and the back have further foliate designs.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 14615
- Object name:
- sheath
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- Medieval; 13th-14th century
- Material:
leather
- Measurements/duration:
- L 201 mm, W 30 mm (overall)
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 60%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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- —
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