Roman — Roman; 140-300
Chape, scabbard chape
A shallow peltate box scabbard chape, similar to another London example but made from a thin iron sheet with relatively thick copper-alloy sheet or plating on both sides forming a metal 'sandwich'. Although this type of chape can be paralleled, this use of two metals is exceptional. One small circular hole is pierced through the upper edge in the centre of the backplate. The piece is incomplete and in two fragments. From Walbrook stream bed.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- 19732
- Object name:
- chape, scabbard chape
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- Production date:
- Roman; 140-300
- Material:
copper alloy, iron
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 69 mm, W 37 mm, T 10 mm (overall)
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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