Dagger Sheath

42-30-366B

From: Java

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 42-30-366B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Javanese
Provenience Java
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Brass
Description

Sheath with kidney-shaped top (wrangka), ridge on both faces. Body of sheath (gandar), which is continuous with top, is brown wood with circular grain patterns. Plain brass covering (pendok), slotted on one side to reveal wood beneath.

Length 43.7 cm
Width 16 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 71 - Collector Number

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