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Object Number
991-12-60/15183B
Display Title
Metal Sword with Inscribed Blade and Scabbard, Lacquered Wooden Case
Descriptions
Object Description
Metal sword with inscribed blade and scabbard. Dark blue cord on handle. Wooden lacquered spiral case. Inscription includes a dragon on one side, figurative on other side. <transliteration> (Chinese name). 100 cm. (l) x 7.3 cm. (w) x 3.3 cm. (d).
Inventory Description
Scabbard, lacquered paper and wire covered wood, fancy brass hardware
Classification
- Scabbard
Department
Ethnographic
Date
late 19th century - early 20th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
China
Materials
Wood, Paper, Lacquer, Brass, Wire
Dimensions
Overall: 81.7 x 4.6 x 2 cm (32 3/16 x 1 13/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
991-13-60/15183B
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