Knife Sheath

42-30-252B

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 42-30-252B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese
Provenience Japan
Section Asian
Materials Wood | Ivory | Silk | Metal
Description

Polished sheath in dark brown wood, carved in wave patterns, terminating in grotesque head (?) with two ivory eyelets; green silk cord. Place for second side knife.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 548 - Collector Number

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