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Sword Sheath

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Sword sheath salawar yataghan black leather with brass mounts

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Black leather with brass mounts
Brief description
Sword sheath salawar yataghan black leather with brass mounts, Afghanistan, 19th century
Physical description
Sword sheath salawar yataghan black leather with brass mounts
Marks and inscriptions
Labelled '214'
Object history
One of three sheaths from Lord Lytton's loan which were missing at the time of its return and subsequently W/O 70/72
Collection
Accession number
IND.LOST.1252

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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