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SOMDOR-DB17F7: DB17F7. Probable scabbard chape.

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SCABBARD

Unique ID: SOMDOR-DB17F7

Object type certainty: Probably
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Large copper alloy chape. A u-shaped chape with a small, solid cast u-shaped projection at the tip. The chape flares slightly towards the top. About a third of the object has been broken off. The front is decorated with incised pairs of diagonal lines. Possibly a sword scabbard chape. Domed front and hollow back. Broken and incomplete.

Class: Scabbard fitting
Sub class: Chape

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 64.67 mm
Width: 28.7 mm
Thickness: 1.98 mm
Weight: 16.66 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st September 2004

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)

References cited

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Recording Institution: SOMDOR
Created: 19 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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