Iron sword, with narrow leaf-shaped blade in one piece with the handle, separated by a short crosspiece. The handle is the same length as the blade, with an oval perforation through which a bamboo pin has been stuck. The area is also wound with textile. [El.B 19/11/2007]

Collection type: Object
Description: Iron sword, with narrow leaf-shaped blade in one piece with the handle, separated by a short crosspiece. The handle is the same length as the blade, with an oval perforation through which a bamboo pin has been stuck. The area is also wound with textile. [El.B 19/11/2007]
Geographical reference: India
Asia > Southern Asia > India; Meghalaya Khasi Hills
Cultural groups: Karbi
Person: Field collector Unknown Collector; PRM source Indian Institute, University of Oxford
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1932
Date collected: By 1932
Acquisition information: Transferred: 1932
Materials and processes: Material Iron Metal, Material Textile, Material Bamboo Plant, Process Forged (Metal), Process Bound
Dimensions: Length: max 1043 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1932.89.62 Other numbers: 36
Research and responses: see Related Documents File [RDF] for list of objects and letter [front of accession book] dated 28.11.1932 from the Keeper of the Indian Institute to Henry Balfour confirming transfer of these objects to the University Museum. [MR 13/8/2001]

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