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Scabbard

before 1916

Sumatra

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Medium
Wood with bone or ivory, horn, and other inlays
Measurements
Overall: 19.1 cm (7 1/2 in.); Blade: 12.5 cm (4 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of J. H. Wade 1916.1009.b
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Not on view
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A slender scabbard of deep reddish-brown wood features an elongated, vertical body. At the collar, a creamy bone band is etched with horizontal lines below a dark rim of triangular motifs. The base flares slightly, encased in ivory-colored bone bands alternating with dark horizontal rings and a delicate dotted border. Smooth wood transitions into these textured accents, creating a refined contrast between the organic grain and geometric carvings.

Scabbard

before 1916

Sumatra

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