Skip to main content
Carved wooden knife sheath
Carved wooden knife sheath
Object Number 15-14-60/86053
Display Title Carved wooden knife sheath
Descriptions
Inventory Description Sheath, carved wood, heavily decorated in relief, biomorphic and sunburst motifs
Classification
  • Sheath
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Ainu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Japan
Materials Wood, Silk, Dye
Dimensions Overall: 16.8 x 6.1 x 2.4 cm (6 5/8 x 2 3/8 x 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 86053
Provenance
Collector Grace A. Nicholson
Donor Mr. Lewis Hobart Farlow (1915)

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.