Object class: Sheaths (cases) / Materials: Steel (alloy) / Accession year: [Missing] - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Knife and scabbard, accession number 9-22041a,b, described as This is a knife and scabbard that may be from South or South East Asia. It has a unique design in the handle and scabbard.

Hearst Museum object titled Sword with scabbard, accession number 9-22003a,b, described as This is a short sword with scabbard. Its origin may be Indian or Himalayan. It is single-edged, with a sharp point and a heavy back. The scabbard makes it possible to draw the sword quickly, and for the wet sword to dry in the air without the moisture collecting in the scabbard. It could be used as a machete or for military or defense purposes.