Dagger Sheath
| Object Number: | 42-30-323B |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Indian |
| Provenience: | India |
| Date Made: | 15th Century - 19th Century |
| Early Date: | 1400 |
| Late Date: | 1899 |
| Section: | Asian |
| Materials: | Silver |
| Technique: | Filigree |
| Iconography: | Ship Animal Flowers Dragon Head |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number: | 89 - Other Number |
Description
Silver sheath elaborately ornamented with a ship and animal and floral designs. Tip in form of dragon head with open mouth. Filagree band at top. Loop for insertion of carrying cord.
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