Purse

Fragment of a purse containing corroded iron, probably a fire striker. The purse consists of an outer layer of leather, previously thought to be lizard skin, but according to a more recent assessment, beaver tail, with an inner layer of fabric. Hotingsjön, Grundfjärden, Långön, Tåsjö Parish, Ångermanland.

Image rights: Ola Myrin, Historiska museet/SHM (CC BY 4.0