Ceremonial Sword
Item number Ia77 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Very large, slightly curved sword with an ornately decorated hilt and wooden scabbard. Grip is covered with engraved golden metal and raised decorative rings; large, curvilinear ivory pommel; curling cross-guard. Wooden scabbard has: a thick, wide cross-piece at the top with pointed ends; five pierced metal bands with floral designs, evenly spaced along the length of the sheath; a curving, bulbous tip.
Item History
- Made in Philippines
- Owned by Julia Tecson and Miguel Tecson before November 16, 1987
- Received from Julia Tecson (Donor) and Miguel Tecson (Donor) on November 16, 1987
What
- Name
- Ceremonial Sword
- Identification Number
- Ia77
- Type of Item
- sword
- Material
- wood, metal and elephant ivory
- Overall
- height 215.0 cm, width 37.0 cm, depth 9.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Philippines
Who
- Culture
- Philippines
- Previous Owner
- Julia Tecson and Miguel Tecson
- Received from
- Julia Tecson (Donor) and Miguel Tecson (Donor)
When
- Ownership Date
- before November 16, 1987
- Acquisition Date
- on November 16, 1987
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1262/0274
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