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1945.6.56

Sword with curved, single edged blade and wooden hilt carved in the shape of a bird's head. [SM 04/01/2008]

1945.6.56

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Collection type
Object
Description
Sword with curved, single edged blade and wooden hilt carved in the shape of a bird's head. [SM 04/01/2008]
Long description
Sword with curved, single edged blade and wooden hilt carved in the shape of a bird's head. The blade has two narrow grooves on each surface. [SM 04/01/2008]
Geographical reference
Malaysia
Asia > South-eastern Asia > Malaysia
northwestern West Malaysia Perak
Cultural groups
Malay
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1926
Date collected
1886 -1926
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 1945
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Wood Plant, Process Forged (Metal), Process Carved, Process Incised, Process Grooved
Dimensions
Length: max 624 mm, Width: max 63 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1945.6.56

Search terms: Weapon, Figure, Tool, Sword, Bird Figure, Knife

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