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Viking chape of a sword scabbard

Artist: Viking

Location: Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery

Date: 900 - 1000

Materials: bronze

Dimensions: 7 x 4 cm

Grant:

Amount Paid: £187 (Total: £750)

Vendor: Trustees of the Hon R.C.Assheton's Settlement

Review number: 4014 (1994)

Provenance:
Found by metal detectorist on Part Townhead Farm, Chatburn, near Blackburn.

Description:
Viking chape of a sword scabbard. The surface is decorated with intertwined beaasts.

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