Dirk
42-30-348
From: Sri Lanka
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Object Number | 42-30-348 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Sinhalese |
| Provenience | Sri Lanka |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Iron | Brass | Gold | Tortoise Shell |
| Description | Heavy single-edged iron blade with straight cutting edge, back tapered to point. Inlaid with brass and gold in flower and border patterns on sides and back. Heavy tang inserted in two-piece tortoise shell (?) grip, set in ornate brass extension over heel. Embossed brass pommel cap. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number | 130 - Collector Number |
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