Scabbard
Sheath
51-4-67B
From: East Tibet | Sikang
Curatorial Section: Asian
Object Number | 51-4-67B |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Tibetan | Mongolian |
Provenience | East Tibet | Sikang |
Date Made | 15th Century - 19th Century |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Copper | Sharkskin |
Technique | Embossed |
Description | Sheath of copper and characteristic sharkskin with slightly upturned end; engraved and relief scroll and floral decoration at both ends of obverse. Embossed design is characteristically Mongolian. |
Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Robert R. Service, 1951 |
Other Number | 132 - Other Number |
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