Sword Item Number: M4.2 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Sword (part a) has straight two-edged blade and elaborate full-cage hand protecting the hilt with a cross incorporated into the design. Shiny metal twine bound around the leather grip. Scabbard (part b) made of wood covered with leather. Brass decorative casing near the opening with repousse worked floral design and two moss agates inset. Woven red and yellow belt attached with rings.
Narrative
Collected by H. V. S. Page.
Item History
- Made in Europe ?
- Collected in Jordan during 1918
- Owned by H. V. S. Page before 1963
- Received from H. V. S. Page (Donor) during 1963
What
- Name
- Sword
- Identification Number
- M4.2 a-b
- Type of Item
- sword
- Material
- wood, metal and leather skin
- Overall
- height 12.8 cm, width 93.5 cm, depth 11.4 cm
- Part A
- height 12.8 cm, width 92.5 cm, depth 11.4 cm
- Part B
- height 5.8 cm, width 77.5 cm, depth 4.4 cm
Who
- Culture
- European ?
- Previous Owner
- H. V. S. Page
- Received from
- H. V. S. Page (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Europe ?
- Collected in
- Jordan
When
- Collection Date
- during 1918
- Ownership Date
- before 1963
- Acquisition Date
- during 1963
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0100/0024 a-b