Sword Sheath
88-16-156B
From: Japan (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Object Number | 88-16-156B |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Japanese |
| Provenience | Japan (uncertain) |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Wood | Metal | Lacquer | Gilt |
| Description | Bubbly white substance on handle over wooden core. Wrapped with black ribbon. Metal plaques on both sides. Shakudo ornamentation on handle tip with gilt work featuring dragons. Hilt ornament also has gilt work. Sheath is black lacquered with a long groove down one side. It is wrapped with string at the upper portion. |
| Credit Line | Received from various sources, pre-1988 |
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