Sword Item Number: B488 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Long sword with handle that has an engraved plant motif pattern on each side. Sides of handle protrude slightly with scalloped points to create an overall T-shaped handle. End of handle is in the shape of a lobed finial and once had an inset panel on the end. The blade is long and flares slightly upwards.
Narrative
Collected by Colonel A.C. Fisher, the great grandfather of the donors, while he was in China from 1856 to 1859.
Item History
- Made in India ?
- Collected between 1856 and 1859
- Owned by A. C. Fisher
- Owned by Mrs. C. P. Macbean and Marjorie E. Macbean before March 17, 1965
- Received from Mrs. C. P. Macbean (Donor) and Marjorie E. Macbean (Donor) on March 17, 1965
What
- Name
- Sword
- Identification Number
- B488
- Type of Item
- sword
- Material
- brass metal and steel metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast, forged and chased
- Overall
- height 75.0 cm, width 10.0 cm, depth 4.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Indian: Northern Indian ? or Indian: Central Indian ?
- Previous Owner
- A. C. Fisher, Mrs. C. P. Macbean and Marjorie E. Macbean
- Received from
- Mrs. C. P. Macbean (Donor) and Marjorie E. Macbean (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- India ?
When
- Collection Date
- between 1856 and 1859
- Ownership Date
- before March 17, 1965
- Acquisition Date
- on March 17, 1965
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0108/0005