Object Number | 42-30-237B |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Chinese |
Provenience | China |
Period | Qing Dynasty | 19th Century |
Date Made | 1800-1899 CE |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Steel | Copper Alloy |
Technique | Gilded |
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. |
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 - Collector Number |
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