From Glencotho, Peeblesshire
000-100-036-171-C
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Scabbard chape
A scabbard chape was placed at the end of the scabbard to protect the sword tip. This bronze example was found at Glencotho in Peeblesshire. It was used in the 1st century BC.
The wishbone-shaped chape is ornamented with late Celtic decoration in relief. It is in very good condition.
Warfare, or the threat of it, offered ideal opportunity for showing off status, especially through weaponry.
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000-100-036-171-C |
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National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland X.FA 73 |
| Date: |
Between 100 BC and 0
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| Material: |
Bronze; curved; with late Celtic decoration
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| Dimensions: |
2.88" x 1.81"
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Scotland, Peeblesshire, Broughton, Glenholm and Kilbucho, Glencotho
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| Description: |
Bronze scabbard chape with late Celtic decoration, from Glencotho, Peeblesshire
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| References: |
- MacGregor, Morna. Early Celtic art in North Britain. Leicester: Leicester University Press, 1976, vol. 1, p. 78; vol. 2, no. 137.
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