Saxon & Medieval — Medieval; 13th century-14th century
Sheath
Leather knife sheath with impressed decoration on the front and back. The decoration is in two sections reflecting the handle and blade areas. The front handle area has linear and foliate motifs and the blade area has two birds in oval scrolling foliate frames. The back has linear decoration in the handle area and impressed cresents in the blade area. There is a side of centre seam with edge/grain stitch holes. There are four suspension slots in the back.
Published: Ward-Perkins, J.B., London Museum Medieval Catalogue, London, 1940, 190 & Pl XL, no. 3
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- A3760
- Object name:
- sheath
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- Medieval; 13th century-14th century
- Material:
leather
- Measurements/duration:
- L 197 mm, W 33 mm, D 7 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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