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Sheath, steel, brass and sharkskin band decoration, loop at opening, wood lined
Sheath, steel, brass and sharkskin band decoration, loop at opening, wood lined
Object Number 988-15-60/14533B
Display Title Sheath, steel, brass and sharkskin band decoration, loop at opening, wood lined
Descriptions
Object Description Dagger (or knife), chinese, straight steel blade, horn handle with metal ends
Inventory Description Sheath, steel, brass and sharkskin band decoration, loop at opening, wood lined
Classification
  • Sheath
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China
Materials Steel, Sharkskin, Brass, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 27.3 x 3.5 x 3 cm (10 3/4 x 1 3/8 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 988-15-60/14533B
Provenance
Provenance Robert W. Shrich (1975-1985 - 11/2/1988)

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