Scabbard

Sheath

51-4-67B

From: East Tibet | Sikang

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 51-4-67B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tibetan | Mongolian
Provenience East Tibet | Sikang
Date Made 15th Century - 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Copper | Sharkskin
Technique Embossed
Description

Sheath of copper and characteristic sharkskin with slightly upturned end; engraved and relief scroll and floral decoration at both ends of obverse. Embossed design is characteristically Mongolian.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Robert R. Service, 1951
Other Number 132 - Other Number

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