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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