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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.

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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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