RecordPieces of a clay mould for making swords< 1 of 1 > Back From Jarlshof, Shetland
Pieces of a clay mould for making swordsThese pieces of a clay mould were found at Jarlshof in Shetland. They belong to an unused mould for a sword. A number of mould fragments for swords were found at Jarlshof, remains of a bronze-smith's workshop in use sometime between 950 and 750 BC. The surviving pieces were for the blade section of the sword. The mould was unused. Impressions of cords, used to hold the mould together, are preserved in places on the casing. Early metalsmiths developed sophisticated casting techniques as time went on. The two-piece moulds were closed, and molten metal poured into the channel at the top. Once the metal had hardened, the mould was broken and the pieces discarded. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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