Sword Sheath
A1834B
From: Japan
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Object Number | A1834B |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Japanese |
| Provenience | Japan |
| Date Made | 1376 |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Wood |
| Description | A plain, wooden sheath for a sword. The sheath is split lengthwise into two pieces, both of which show considerable damage. Twine is wrapped around the center of the sheath to hold the two halves together. This type of sheath was used as a storage sheath (shirasaya) designed to protect the sword when not in use. |
| Length | 81 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Horace H. Fritz |
| Other Number | LOT #35 (tag) - Other Number | 88-16-141 - Found in Collection Number |
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