“Two things: scabbards are not shown in the Bayeux Tapestry ... He adds: “One of the most important things when studying detail in early medieval/Anglo-Saxon artwork is to observe patterns.

The Bayeux Tapestry is a remarkable example of medieval art. The embroidery piece ... instead contended the mystery shape is actually a scabbard, and pointed to a gold orb that he believes is ...

While the leather and blade date from the medieval period, the hilt and scabbard are unusual for the period. “Treasure Trove are still carrying out investigations into the object. It was due to ...

Pyramid mounts are relatively common medieval English artifacts. Historians are unsure of their exact purpose, but Art Fund notes that they were “associated with Anglo-Saxon sword scabbards and ...

Pembrokeshire A post-medieval silver scabbard chape found in Camrose Community, Pembrokeshire A medieval silver seal and post-medieval silver scabbard. Credit: Amgueddfa Cymru-National Museum ...

Chris Birks found an early Medieval pyramidical mount from a sword scabbard on an archaeological dig in Norfolk in September, 2020. The silver and garnet item was 18mm in diameter and 11mm high ...