Sword
A1393
From: Bhutan | Eastern Tibet (uncertain) | West China (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Object Number | A1393 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | Bhutan | Eastern Tibet (uncertain) | West China (uncertain) |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Silver | Iron |
| 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. |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Alexander Scott, 1914 |
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