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CAS 1995-0005-0002A,B   CAS 1995-0005-0002A,B; Knife with sheath
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Weaponry
Object Name Knife with sheath
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
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Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Metal
Description A: Iron wavy bladed knife with silver hand guard and bolster and wooden handle; B: Sheath of carved wood with metal bands at distal and proximal ends and a carved projection with a horizontal hole in it for carrying; The projection has a metal tack imbedded in it.
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=3.5; B=3.5, Thickness = A=2.6; B=3.2, Length = A=22.7; B=13.5