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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