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Object Number
46-78-60/8764
Display Title
Large sword with curved and saw-like blade; ivory handle, and +
Descriptions
Object Description
Large sword with curved and saw-like blade; ivory handle, and elaboratly designed metal pieces on both sides
Inventory Description
Sword, curved blade tip, 1 serrated edge, ivory handle with impressed metal end
Classification
- Sword
Department
Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
India?
Materials
Metal, Ivory
Dimensions
Overall: 97.3 x 9.2 x 5.7 cm (38 5/16 x 3 5/8 x 2 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
46-78-60/8764
Provenance
Collector
Mr. Ernest T. Jackson
(01/01/1880-01/01/1900)
Donor
Mr. Patrick T. Jackson
(11/27/1946)
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