Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

The leather sheath has panels of bone stained green on the front at top and bottom and framed in damascene work. The panels are carved with lions and birds. It ends in a small ball of metal. This is a kindjal.

Made from:

Leather -- bone -- bronze

Made in:

Armenia

Date made:

19th c.

Size:

50.8 cm (20 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

14.72.2

Class:

METAL

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973