Sword Item Number: B510 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Sword and sheath. Carved in form of bird-- the head and neck being the handle. Dark finish; bound with braided cord.
Item History
- Made in Thailand
- Owned by British Museum before August 1960
- Received from British Museum (Exchanger) during August 1960
What
- Name
- Sword
- Identification Number
- B510
- Type of Item
- sword
- Material
- wood, iron metal and brass metal
- Overall
- height 68.5 cm, width 6.0 cm, depth 6.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Thai
- Previous Owner
- British Museum
- Received from
- British Museum (Exchanger)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Thailand
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 1960
- Acquisition Date
- during August 1960
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0022/0005 b