Dagger Sheath

Scabbard

A1103B

From: Tibet | Bhutan (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number A1103B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bhutanese (uncertain)
Provenience Tibet | Bhutan (uncertain)
Date Made 15th Century - 1911
Section Asian
Materials Shark Skin | Leather | Metal
Description

Scabbard for dagger (A1103A). Shark skin grip on the handle. Tibetan hilt form. Leather band on the scabbard. Bhutanese type scabbard. Sheath may have been made at a different time than blade.

Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1911
Other Number 9163 - Dealer's Number

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