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Sword Chape

17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

iron four-sided chape from a sword sheath, tapering to a spiked terminal, three sides pierced and engraved with floral decoration and masks

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
chiselled and pierced iron
Brief description
Iron four-sided sword chape with a spiked terminal, pierced and engraved with floral decoration and masks, Germany, 17th century
Physical description
iron four-sided chape from a sword sheath, tapering to a spiked terminal, three sides pierced and engraved with floral decoration and masks
Dimensions
  • Length: 4.43in
Collection
Accession number
1125-1893

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Record createdApril 22, 2004
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