Not currently on display at the V&A

Sheath

1750-1850 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Sheath for a knife, green velvet over a wooden core with silver embroidery, a silver collar and tip with a copper chape with leather binding


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Green velvet over a wooden core, with silver and copper mounts
Brief description
Sheath for a knife, green velvet over a wooden core, with silver and copper mounts, possibly made in Iran.
Physical description
Sheath for a knife, green velvet over a wooden core with silver embroidery, a silver collar and tip with a copper chape with leather binding
Dimensions
  • Length: 28.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • Transliteration
Collection
Accession number
MET.LOST.977

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Record createdDecember 9, 2002
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