Sword

A1395A

From: Tibet

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number A1395A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tibetan
Provenience Tibet
Creator Unknown
Date Made 15th Century - 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Wood | Brass
Technique Carved | Forged
Description

Short sword with sheath (A1395B). Handle of wood with a brass tip. Forged blade with forging flaws. Disassociated pieces joined together. Guigong, carved demon work on sheath sides.

Credit Line Purchased from Alexander Scott, 1914

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