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Sword and Sheath

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

Forged steel double edged blade with a pierced and engraved silver grip


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Sword
  • Sword Sheath
Materials and techniques
Forged steel with pierced and engraved silver mounts
Brief description
Forged steel double edged blade with a pierced and engraved silver grip, Bhutan, 19th century
Physical description
Forged steel double edged blade with a pierced and engraved silver grip
Collection
Accession number
IS.3&A-1965

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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