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1902.87.5.2

Undecorated leather sheath [.2] for a sword or dagger [1902.87.5 .1]. Sheath is slightly curved along its length. [SM 01/03/2007]

1902.87.5.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Undecorated leather sheath [.2] for a sword or dagger [1902.87.5 .1]. Sheath is slightly curved along its length. [SM 01/03/2007]
Cultural groups
Naga
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1902
Date collected
By 1902
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1902
Materials and processes
Material Animal Leather Skin, Material Wood Plant, Process Stitched
Dimensions
Width: max 58 mm, Length: max 500 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1902.87.5.2
Research and responses

J B Elliott lived in Patna and sent sword to Bodleian in 1860.

Search terms: Weapon, Tool, Sheath, Sword, Dagger

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