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Object Number
976-1-40/9195
Display Title
Silver-colored sheath with sword. sword handle is wide loop with an oval design
Descriptions
Object Description
Silver-colored sheath with sword. sword handle is wide loop with an oval design of an eagle with a snake in its mouth. Sword also has design of lion's head with the tongue for looped handle. The blade has floral and eagle designs. The handgrip is black rough metal. Length 102 cm
Inventory Description
Sword, steel blade, brass hilt and guard, leather grip, metal scabbard
Classification
- Sword
Department
Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe
Materials
Steel, Brass, Leather
Dimensions
Overall: 99 x 12 x 9.5 cm (39 x 4 3/4 x 3 3/4 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
976-1-40/9195
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