Sheath

A1398B

From: Java

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number A1398B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Javanese
Provenience Java
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Metal
Description

Wood sheath with kidney shaped top (wrangka). Body of sheath (gandar) has a brass covering (pendok), which is decorated on one side with embossed formalized vegetal designs. Small chip out of curved edge of longer side, near top.

Length 42.5 cm
Width 15.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Thomas J. Collins, 1914

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