Sword scabbard
Patrick Barta
Category
Leatherwork
Date
2002 - 2003
Materials
Leather
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Sutton Hoo, Suffolk
NT 1433896.1
Summary
A reconstruction of the Mound 1 scabbard with reeded decoration down the length of the leather scabbard with bosses, and incorrectly includes a chape. A pair of tablet-weave cords are attached at the top of the scabbard with pyramid fittings.
Provenance
Commissioned for the opening of the Exhibition Hall
Makers and roles
Patrick Barta, maker