SWORD, Chinese
W1970.661a-b
one of two?? noted in register.
Assumed to be chinese because of characters on scabbard
Sword; ornate bone carved handle (damaged), cane grip. Blade inscribed with scrolled decoration. Back of blade, gradual cuts to rounded end.
Scabbard; wooded, ornate on one side with some bone inlay, cane bindings. On smooth side, chinese characters in ink. Hide hangers
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | W1970.661a-b |
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| Accession Date: | 18 Apr 1962 |
Material
| Bone/Skeletal | a - sword |
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| Cane/Plant | a - sword |
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| Wood | b - scabbard |
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| Skin | b - scabbard |
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Measurement
| length | 750mm |
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| length | 690mm | sword |
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| length | 560mm | blade |
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