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1896.62.162.1

Imitation sword. Carved from wood with painted decoration in red, silver and gold. For associated objects see 1896.62.162 [MOBB [OPS move] 14/6/2018]

1896.62.162.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Imitation sword. Carved from wood with painted decoration in red, silver and gold. For associated objects see 1896.62.162 [MOBB [OPS move] 14/6/2018]
Long description
Imitation sword. Carved from wood with the hilt is painted red. On both sides there is a gold bat painted on the cross-guard with elements of gold background, created by relief elements and a relief design on the pommel of a cloud. The sword blade itself is painted silver.
Geographical reference
China
Asia > Eastern Asia > China
[Manchuria Manzhou] Liaoning Shenyang or Mukden
Cultural groups
Manchu
Person
Field collector Robert T. Turley
PRM source Robert T. Turley
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1896
Date collected
By 1896
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1896
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Pigment, Process Carved, Process Painted
Dimensions
Length: max 720 mm, Width: max 99 mm, Depth: max 17 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1896.62.162.1

Search terms: Weapon, Reproduction, Theatre and Drama

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