Viking Age Bronze Figural Sword Chape

Circa 11th century A.D. Scaphoid in section and D-shaped in plan with three holes to accept mounting pins; low-relief foliage detailing to both broad faces, trefoil median lobe. Cf. Paulsen, P., Schwertortbänder der Wikingerzeit, Stuttgart, 1953, item 124, for type. 32.77 grams, 57 mm (2 1/4 in.). [No Reserve]

Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. Westminster collection, central London, UK.



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