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CAS 0389-1574A,B   CAS 0389-1574A,B; Knife sheath
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Tools & Implements
Object Name Knife sheath
Culture unknown
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Leather (shagreen); Paper; Metal: Silver
Description Two piece cylindrical sheath consisting of a wooden core lined with paper and wrapped in an indeterminate hide covering; Proximal and distal ends of both halves of the sheath are wrapped in silver bands with stamped and filed geometric designs; Bird motif is depicted on end cap; Two small silver loops located on either side of both halves of sheath.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 4.0, Length = 25.9