Saxon & Medieval — Medieval; 13th century-14th century
Sheath
Near complete leather knife sheath with some surface damage where the top layer of leather is de-laminating. The surfaces - both front and back - are heavily decorated with impressed and stamped decoration. The handle area is separated from the blade area by a moulded ridge with impressed diagonal lines and dots. Both the front and back are decorated with small ovals containing a stamped motif of a lion rampant. The ovals are surrounded by impressed linear frames and foliage. There is an internal wood or leather lining and the main sheath has a side seam with edge/grain stitch holes.
Published: Ward-Perkins, J.B., London Museum Medieval Catalogue, London, 1940, 191 & Pl L, no. 3
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- A3682
- Object name:
- sheath
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- Medieval; 13th century-14th century
- Material:
leather, wood?
- Measurements/duration:
- L 186 mm, W 54 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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