Executioner's Sword

Datec.1900

Place of ManufactureBejing, China, Asia

MediumMaterial: steel; brass; wood; silk; leather

DimensionsOverall (sword; case: 29.2 x 12.0): 10 x 87.9 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineGift Of Mary Hummel

Object number1992.040.001 a,b

Descriptionsword with curving blade; Chinese characters & figure at the top on one side; two long grooves on each side; engraved floral pattern at top, other side; deeply carved brass hilt with knobbed extensions; corded silk covered handle with ring; leather case

Status

Not on view