Record

CollectionABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object NameSword scabbard
411
Object NumberABDUA:39245
Other NumberC272+5A
Other Number TypeOld Number
Brief DescriptionCurved blade, white shark-skin handle with brass ornaments, bound with blue braid. Scabbard: black lacquer or enamel, brass mounts, bound with blue braid. Sling of cloth and brass, with red silk cord and tassel. Illustrated in Ogston (1884-1929) Volume 1.
DimensionsL(blade): 470 mm L(scabbard): 585 mm L(sword in sheath): 800mm W: 34mm
Materialsmetal, steel, shark, skin, brass, cloth
Associated Object NumberLEMUR:1000195
Place KeyAsia, Japan
Field CollectorOgston, Walter H
Publication NoteLEMUR database; Ogston:Vol I,Ogston, A, 1884-1929, Stereoscopic Photographs of Collection of Ethnological Objects, weapons, and other Curiosities, MS Marischal Museum, Vol 1, p39 Item 1 1
Aquisition SourceOgston, Alexander Prof Sir
Aquisition Date12/04/1905
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