About this objectA wooden hand-carved scabbard, with a tapered end and a flared open top, which is edged with an inverted rim. There are tool marks evident inside the top opening. The body of the scabbard is curved and smooth.
A label attached with tape to the scabbard states, 'MRS SPEERS / DONATED / JAPANESE SWORD'.
Place MadeJapan
Medium and MaterialsWood
MeasurementsW: 85 mm
L: 530 mm
H: 30 mm
Subject and Association KeywordsSword
Subject and Association KeywordsScabbard
Subject and Association KeywordsUniform
Subject and Association KeywordsUniform Accessories
Subject and Association KeywordsWeapons accessories