Scabbard
| Title | Scabbard |
|---|---|
| Date | 1700s–1800s 18th century |
| Medium | velvet lining with leather straps; wooden scabbard with velvet case and metallic threads |
| Classification | Arms and Armor |
| Origin | India, perhaps Deccan India |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Scabbard, 1700s–1800s. India, perhaps Deccan. Velvet lining with leather straps; wooden scabbard with velvet case and metallic threads; overall: 99 cm (39 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of S. D. Wright, 1930.706.b |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Scabbard” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1700s–1800s. It is executed in velvet lining with leather straps; wooden scabbard with velvet case and metallic threads and classified as arms and armor. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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Recorded origin: India, perhaps Deccan. Browse more public-domain art from India.
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