Sheath
49-31-22B
From: Indonesia | Java | Jogjakarta
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Object Number | 49-31-22B |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Javanese |
| Provenience | Indonesia | Java | Jogjakarta |
| Date Made | ca. 1800? |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Wood | Metal |
| Description | Sheath with kidney-shaped top (wrangka) of light colored wood with (especially on one side) fine and intricate grain markings (kaju pelet). Body of sheath (gandar) is wood with a metal cover (pendok), plain on one side and decorated on other with band of engraved plants and birds down the middle. Original number 29-J-730-L written at top of pendok on undecorated side. |
| Length | 39 cm |
| Width | 14.5 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Mrs. Anton S. Lau, 1949 |
| Other Number | 29-J-730 - Other Number |
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