Knife Sheath
| Object Number: | 42-30-237B |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Chinese |
| Provenience: | China |
| Period: | Qing Dynasty |
| Date Made: | 19th Century |
| Early Date: | 1800 |
| Late Date: | 1899 |
| Section: | Asian |
| Materials: | Steel Copper Alloy |
| Technique: | Gilded |
| Length: | 23 cm |
| Width: | 2.5 cm |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number: | 27 - Other Number |
Description
Silver gilt sheath completely covered with ornate repousse decoration of dragons and other fabulous figures. Probably belonged to nobleman as the dragon was reserved for princes or dukes. Qianlong quality.
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| The Stories We Wear (25 Sep 2021 - 12 Jun 2022) | View Objects in Exhibition |
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