The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of April 19, 2024

Scabbard

Scabbard

1800s
(1392–1910)
metal and tortoiseshell
Overall: 42.5 cm (16 3/4 in.)
Gift of The Honorable Joseph P. Carroll and Roberta Carroll, M.D. 1995.246.b
Location: not on view

Did You Know?

The tortoise shell was a popular material for sword decoration for its association with the legend of ancient heroes.

Description

The tortoise shell was a popular material for sword decoration for its association with the legend of ancient heroes. For example, a tortoise is believed to have helped rulers tame natural disasters.
  • ?–1995
    The Honorable Joseph P. Carroll and Roberta Carroll, M.D., New York, NY
    1995–
    The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH
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