Scabbard chape

A scabbard chape was placed at the end of the scabbard to protect the sword tip. This example is made of bronze and was found at Gogar Burn in Midlothian while digging a gravel pit. The chape dates from between 950 and 750 BC.

The chape tapers from the mouth to the bottom. It is damaged, with a small hole and crack.

Bronze swords were carried in scabbards, probably of wood and leather.

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Online ID:	000-100-103-394-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.DL 7
Date:	Between 950 and 750 BC
Material:	Bronze
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Where:	Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh, Gogar Burn
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Description:	Bronze scabbard chape found at Gogar Burn, Midlothian
References:	Coles, J.M. 'Scottish Late Bronze Age Metalwork: Typology, Distributions and Chronology'. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquities of Scotland, 93 (1959-60), p 86 & 118
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