Scabbard

Sheath

A1395B

From: Tibet

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number A1395B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tibetan
Provenience Tibet
Creator Unknown
Date Made 15th Century - 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Leather | Brass
Technique Guigong
Description

Sheath for short sword. Leather with brass trimmings. Disassociated pieces joined together. Guigong, carved demon work on sheath sides.

Length 39 cm
Width 5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Alexander Scott, 1914

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