Scabbard

Sheath

A1393.2

From: Bhutan | Eastern Tibet (uncertain) | West China (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number A1393.2
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Bhutan | Eastern Tibet (uncertain) | West China (uncertain)
Section Asian
Materials Silver | Iron | Leather | Wood | Coral
Description

Band around outer edge with straight line is silvered iron. Woven knot would have been longer but broken off. Hook and attachment is typical of Chinese influence, for wearing on belt. Quality of blade is very good.

Length 80 cm
Width 5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Alexander Scott, 1914

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