Imitation sheath. Carved from wood with painted decoration in red, silver and gold. For associated objects see 1896.62.161 [MOBB [OPS move] 14/6/2018]

Collection type: Object
Description: Imitation sheath. Carved from wood with painted decoration in red, silver and gold. For associated objects see 1896.62.161 [MOBB [OPS move] 14/6/2018]
Long description: Imitation sheath. Carved from wood, with relief decorative elements creating a dragon on each side, as well as surrounding a mirror piece. There is paint on the sheath as a whole to change the appearance of the material. The relief elements at the top and bottom are infilled with gold and red. There is also another wooden attachment for suspension. [MOBB [OPS move] 14/6/2018]
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, Material Mirror Glass, Process Carved, Process Painted
Dimensions: Depth: max 22 mm, Width: max 54 mm, Length: max 566 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1896.62.161.3