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1910.68.7

Imitation sword in scabbard of carved wood with willow shavings attached.

1910.68.7

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Collection type
Object
Description
Imitation sword in scabbard of carved wood with willow shavings attached.
Long description
Imitation sword in scabbard of carved wood with willow shavings attached. The tip of the sheath is covered with a metal heel. There are metal bands across the front of the sheath. The willow strips are bound to the front of the sheath with four bands of willow. The handle is decoratively carved and has inlaid bands. There is a piece of plant string tied to the sheath for suspension. [MJD 05/02/2014]
Geographical reference
Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Hokkaido
Cultural groups
Ainu アイヌ
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1910
Date collected
By 1910
Acquisition information
Purchased: 10/1910
Materials and processes
Material Willow Wood Plant, Material Wood Plant, Material String Plant, Material Metal, Process Carved, Process Bound, Process Nailed
Dimensions
Width 46 mm sheath, Length: max 500 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1910.68.7 Other numbers: 1910.ß.213

Search terms: Weapon, Religion, Model, Furniture Dwelling, Sword, Sheath, House-ornament, Religious Object

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