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1894.32.54

Chopping sword: heavy, one-edged, stepped, S-shaped pointed blade with incised decoration on the back; wooden hilt with iron collars and pommel. [LM 03/10/2007]


1894.32.54

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Collection type
Object
Description
Chopping sword: heavy, one-edged, stepped, S-shaped pointed blade with incised decoration on the back; wooden hilt with iron collars and pommel. [LM 03/10/2007]
Geographical reference
Odisha Ganjam
Cultural groups
Odia
Person
Field collector J. Strode Wilson
Field collector John Strode Wilson
PRM source J. Strode Wilson
PRM source John Strode Wilson
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1894
Date collected
By 1894
Acquisition information
Donated: 1894
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Wood Plant, Material Steel Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Incised, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 770 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1894.32.54

Search terms: Tool, Weapon, Sword, Knife