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Object Number 13-24-60/85112
Display Title Sheath for da
Descriptions
Inventory Description Sheath, carved wood, short, open base, perforated with twisted fiber tie
Classification
  • Sheath
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Shan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Upper Burma
Dimensions Overall: 12.4 x 6.3 x 4.3 cm (4 7/8 x 2 1/2 x 1 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 85112

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