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| Object Number: | 42-30-348 |
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| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Sinhalese |
| Provenience: | Sri Lanka |
| Section: | Asian |
| Materials: | Iron Brass Gold Tortoise Shell |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number: | 130 - Other Number |
Description
Heavy single-edged iron blade with straight cutting edge, back tapered to point. Inlaid with brass and gold in flower and border patterns on sides and back. Heavy tang inserted in two-piece tortoise shell (?) grip, set in ornate brass extension over heel. Embossed brass pommel cap.
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