Sheath
42-30-460B
From: Java (uncertain) | Madura (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Object Number | 42-30-460B |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Javanese (uncertain) |
| Provenience | Java (uncertain) | Madura (uncertain) |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Wood | Metal | Turtle Shell |
| Description | Sheath in two pieces, which have come apart. Top (wrangka) is kidney shaped, of light colored wood with beautiful, distinct, flame-shaped grain (kaju pelet) on both sides, The body (gandar) is covered by a metal sheath (pendok) with an open slot on one side, through which is visible a strip of darkly mottled tortoise shell. |
| Length | 46.3 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number | 119 - Collector Number |
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