Knife Sheath
| Object Number: | 42-30-248B |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Provenience: | Japan |
| Date Made: | 18th Century |
| Early Date: | 1700 |
| Late Date: | 1799 |
| Section: | Asian |
| Materials: | Steel Ivory Bone Wood Rattan |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number: | 335 - Other Number |
Description
Wooden sheath with narrow, ivory cap band at top/loop on one face/hand below a section cut out for side knife (missing). Three bands of split reed wrapping. Grip/sheath have fine, parallel grain.
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