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Iron sword fragment with organic remains of scabbard

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posted on 2021-10-27, 17:50 authored by Helena HamerowHelena Hamerow
Fragment of sword blade, length 20cm. Much scabbard remaining in form of fibrous impressions underlying wood: wood especially down sides.Liv. Mus. label reads 'from Sandpit on Mr. Bushell's property at Gilton from which both Faussett and Rolfe obtained specimens.'X-ray 13

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Grave ID

Unknown

Object ID

Sw-U-11

Catalogue Number

Sw.U.11 (6.8.75.1L)

Material

iron, organics (Sonia Hawkes Material Notes; wood, fibre) (Antiquarian Material; N/A)

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sword scabbard (Sonia Hawkes Keyword; sword scabbard) (Antiquarian Keyword; N/A)

Status

extant

Location

National Museums Liverpool

Category ID

sword

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