sword; sword sheath (sheath (weapons: accessories))

Steel sword with wooden grip surmounted by an ovoid iron pommel, with a loosely attached iron disc forming a guard. The grip has a hole intended for tying a cord or tassel. Single-edged blade slightly curved towards the point, with a groove on each side near the back. Hilt covered with black lacquer. Scabbard made of wood, covered with leather, mounted with iron fitting on tip. Three iron rings encircle the upper section with a crest affixed on top, and two holes for tying cord. The whole scabbard is painted with black lacquer.

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object
MUSEUM NUMBER
1979.99
Date
Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911)
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
Scabbard: 870 mm; sword: 915 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
steel; wood; iron; lacquer; leather
CATEGORY
Anthropology: Ethnography
LOCATION
In storage
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