Ceremonial sword with carved ivory scabbard
Date1890 c
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: ivory
DimensionsOverall (measured from end to end and at the widest part of the hilt): 6.6 x 110.7 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Mr. Gordon Bullen
Object number1999.012.001
Descriptionsteel sword with engraved ivory hilt and scabbard and ivory tsuba; Hilt engraved with battle scenes and samauri; scabbard engraved with women and children; tsuba, engraved with dragons;Status
Not on view
c.1900
1500-1599
