ANCIENT ROMAN BRONZE CHAPE FROM A LEGIONARY DAGGER SCABBARD, C.100-300 AD
Bronze scabbard chape (or bottom mount) with pelta-shaped body pierced with a pair of circles and a kidney shape, evidently representing a stylized or abstracted face. Reverse with mounting lugs. Slightly under 7/8” height. Mounted to the scabbard bottom to protect the leather from wear and fraying. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog
Bronze scabbard chape (or bottom mount) with pelta-shaped body pierced with a pair of circles and a kidney shape, evidently representing a stylized or abstracted face. Reverse with mounting lugs. Slightly under 7/8” height. Mounted to the scabbard bottom to protect the leather from wear and fraying.
