Sword Sheath
87-13-145B
From: Ethiopia | Asmara
Curatorial Section: African
| Object Number | 87-13-145B |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Coptic |
| Provenience | Ethiopia | Asmara |
| Section | African |
| Materials | Iron | Leather |
| Description | (A) Long curved iron (?) sword with a T-shaped handle of horn. The top of the handle has a silver (?) dome with decorative incising. (B) The sheath is dark brown leather and is stitched with cotton twine along the inside of the curve with a very close fit. The two surfaces of the sheath are stamped with X's, "laurel leaf" patterns, and small oval designs. |
| Length | 76 cm |
| Width | 5 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Aurelio Cinquegrana, 1987 |
| Other Number | L-897-13 - Old Museum Number |
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