Scabbard

58-24-26B

From: Chin Hills

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 58-24-26B
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Chin Hills
Date Made -1958
Section Asian
Materials Iron | Brass | Wood
Description

Single-edged iron blade with wide, slightly concave end; tang inserted in long, cylindrical grip with conical knob end, all brass-sheathed with relief ornamental trim, the knob in lotus pattern, the rest in narrow rows of scrolls and rope. Wooden scabbard, brass-covered and bound at intervals with triple brass bands; end cap missing.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. J. Herbert Cope, 1958

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