Augustan sword-scabbards with net-like fitments

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  • Janka Istenič

Abstract

 The paper deals with net-like fitments which were attachedto  the  tips  of  sword-scabbards.  In  two  cases  it  is  clear  thatsuch fitments were attached to scabbards of the Mainz type.The  relatively  good  dating  evidence  indicates  that  they  werecurrent during the time of Augustus, especially in the decadesbefore Christ. Their wide geographical distribution implies thatthey were part of the “regular” production of Roman weapons.Their chronological relationship to the openwork/opus interrasileand embossed fitments, which also occurred on sword-scabbardsof the Mainz type, is discussed as well

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2003-01-01

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Istenič, J. . . (2003). Augustan sword-scabbards with net-like fitments. Arheološki Vestnik, 54. Retrieved from https://ojs.zrc-sazu.si/av/article/view/8411

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Vol. 54 (2003): ARHEOLOŠKI VESTNIK

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Roman period

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