Sword mount

Description

Silver-gilt Anglo-Saxon pyramidal sword mount with a garnet cloissoné inset, from near Sprouston, Scottish Borders, early Medieval period, 600 - 700

Museum reference

X.2022.24

Collection

Medieval (Early Historic, Viking, Norse, High Medieval)

Object name

Sword mount

Date

Early Medieval

Style / Culture

Anglo-Saxon

Materials

Silver-gilt, Garnet

Physical description

Silver-gilt mount with likely garnet inset and gold backing foil.

Collection place(s)

Sprouston, Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland, Northern Europe