Matrices for Sword Mounts, 10th–11th century, Iraqi or Iranian, Copper alloy, Sword guard (.1): H. 2 1/4 in. ( cm); W. 2 13/1

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Matrices for Sword Mounts, 10th–11th century, Iraqi or Iranian, Copper alloy, Sword guard (.1): H. 2 1/4 in. ( cm); W. 2 13/16 in. ( cm); Wt. 6 oz. (162 g); locket (.2): H. 2 15/16 in. ( cm); W. 2 5/8 in. ( cm); Wt. 4 oz. (119 g); chape (.3): H. 2 5/16 in. ( cm); W. 2 1/8 in. ( cm); Wt. 7 oz. (206 g), Swords, Bronze molds such as these were used to form the metal parts of a sword hilt and scabbard, usually made of the soft metals gold, silver, or copper. The three molds shown here are for the guard and the upper and lower scabbard mounts

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