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Laos
19th Century
Silver sheath, red cord wrapped around top
Blade/Handle
h. 39 in., w. 2 1/8 in.
Sheath
h. 29 5/8 in., w. 2 1/8 in.
Whole Knife
h. 42 3/4 in., w. 2 1/8 in.
Gift of Richard
M. Cooler 1997
BC97.4.1
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| Ceremonial Shan Lao sword in silver sheath from Luang Prabang, Laos. Formerly owned by the King of Northern Laos, Nineteenth century. Elephant ivory, sheet
silver, steel, wool and cotton rope binding. Repoussee design of animals each in an oval medallion. Sheath
has red cord wound around it near the sword handle. |
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