Knife Sheath

A436G

From: Japan | Hokkaido | Shiraoi

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number A436G
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ainu
Provenience Japan | Hokkaido | Shiraoi
Section Asian
Materials Wood
Description

Makiri (マキリ). Knife sheath. Small, heavily carved in wave pattern with a four-petaled motif at center. Some fish scale carving.

Length 17.5 cm
Width 4.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. Hiram M. Hiller, 1901

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