Sheath

42-30-445B

From: Java

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 42-30-445B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Javanese
Provenience Java
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood
Description

Sheath of light brown wood with plain kidney-shaped top (wrangka) and undecorated body (gandar). Longer side of wrangka ends in a straight angle rather than the usual hooked curve. Top and bottom separated and not correctly aligned. Modern sheath for old dagger?

Length 26 cm
Width 11 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 300 - Collector Number

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