Dagger Sheath

Scabbard

42-30-287B

From: Tibet

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 42-30-287B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tibetan
Provenience Tibet
Date Made 15th Century - 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Wood | Cloth | Paint | Iron | Leather
Technique Guigong | Filigree | Gilded | Painted
Description

Sheath or scabbard. Wood. Top bound with cloth. One side painted green and partly covered with heavy iron filagree which has been gilded. Iron binding. Leather carrying strap. Combination of recycled elements joined together. Guigong or carved demon work on sides of sheath.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 153 - Collector Number

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