Scabbard
Sheath
A1400B
From: Tibet
Curatorial Section: Asian
Object Number | A1400B |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Tibetan |
Provenience | Tibet |
Date Made | 15th Century - 19th Century |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Brass | Wood | Leather |
Technique | Guigong |
Description | Sheath for short sword. Sheath of wood with brass trimmings. Made out of several disassociated pieces. Pommel cap and sheath are of different quality and design. Crude example of Tibetan Guigong or Demon work. |
Credit Line | Purchased from Alexander Scott, 1914 |
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