Sheaths, Scabbards and Grip Coverings: The Use of Leather for Portable Personal Objects in 14th-16th Century Turku (Archaeologia Medii Aevi Finlandiae ... for medeltidsarkeologi i Finland) - Softcover
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Turku was the most important town in medieval Finland, and this study presents the leather finds from archaeological surveys in the town and castle over the last hundred years. The artefacts are each individually described in text and pictures.
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Sheaths, Scabbards and Grip Coverings: Use of Leather for Portable Personal Objects in 14th-16th Century Turku (Archaeologia Medii Aevi Finlandiae, 10)
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Finnish Society for Medieval Archaeology, 2005
ISBN 10: 9519680144
ISBN 13: 9789519680149
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Seller: Masalai Press, Oakland, CA, U.S.A.
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Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 163 pp., illustrations, diagrams, bibliography. In this study there are presented and discussed the knife sheaths, sword scabbards and grip coverings from swords or daggers found in archaeological surveys and excavations carried out during the last hundred years in the town of Turku and at Turku Castle. The objects of this study were manufactured of leather, a significant raw material often called 'the plastic of the Middle Ages'. As personal equipment accompanying the owner, the artefacts of this study inevitably reflect the mentality and aesthetic values of their period and society. It is also asked where and by whom the objects were made, and who the users were. Seller Inventory # 9519680144FIN020324
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SHEATHS, SCABBARDS AND GRIP COVERINGS. THE USE OF LEATHER FOR PORTABLE PERSONAL OBJECTS IN THE 14TH-16TH CENTURY TURKU
Published by
SUOMEN KESKIAJAN ARKEOLOGIAN SEURA, KAARINA, 2005
ISBN 10: 9519680144
ISBN 13: 9789519680149
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Seller: Pórtico [Portico], ZARAGOZA, Z, Spain
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Tapa blanda. Condition: New. HARJULA, J.: SHEATHS, SCABBARDS AND GRIP COVERINGS. THE USE OF LEATHER FOR PORTABLE PERSONAL OBJECTS IN THE 14TH-16TH CENTURY TURKU. KAARINA, 2005, 166 p. fotografias, 620 gr. Encuadernacion original. Nuevo. (A/I) 620 gr. Libro. Seller Inventory # 395371