Sword and Sheath

Object/Artifact

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New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Sword and Sheath

Entry/Object ID

NU 2024.256.1-2

Description

A metal sheath with two metal rings for decor, inside of which is a metal sword with handle.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

collectionsintern@numulosgatos.org

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Sheath

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Sword

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Container, Armament

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Edged Weapons

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Armament Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Armaments

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Width

1-1/2 in

Length

36 in

Dimension Notes

Measurements taken with sword inside

Material

Metal

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor

General Notes

Note Type

Cataloging Note

Note

Calvary sword found at 61, Montebello way, in the wall of the old Chinese boarding house