DepartmentAsia

Sword

NameSword

Datec. 1850

Place madeThailand, Asia

MediumMetal work, Inlay (nielloware blade); sting ray skin handle

DimensionsOverall: 32 1/16 x 1 9/16 in. (81.5 x 4 cm)

Credit LineGift of Diane & Sandy Besser

Object numberFA.2006.70.9

DescriptionMetal sword with hilt made of shark skin. blade is decorated with inlaid /incised design of human and animal figures and birds. Tip of hilt is capped with metal, decorated with a village/boating scene. top of blade also decorated 25% of way from handle to blade tip.