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Pyramidal sword scabbard mount
Unknown artist, early 7th century

The mount is from a sword scabbard. It has the shape of a hollow pyramid and is made from four sheets of gold soldered edge-to-edge with the joints of the visible surface disguised by beaded filigree. Each face is ornamented with a knotted, snake-like zoomorph.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Pyramidal sword scabbard mount, early 7th century
Date supported
2003
Medium and material
Gold sheet, gold filigree & garnet
Dimensions
1.1 x 1.4 x 1.4 cm
Grant
8750
Total cost
20000
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