Sword Find In Sweden

[Pukka Bundook]

Originally Posted by shayde78

Would a votive offering have included a leather scabbard?

Good morning Shayde,

I don't see why not. an awful lot of horse harness was cast into waters as votive offerings, so don't think a sword and scabbard would be out of place.
Mind, some weapons were broken before being given, so I am not saying that this example Was a votive gift, just a possibility.
I suppose we can think up all kinds of scenarios as to how it was lost, if lost it was, from boats sinking... to getting ambushed... to thin ice!... We may never really know, unless some other finds in this area come to light.

Very best,
Rich.