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Scabbard
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Scabbard

Date1901–1905
Mediumsteel and iron
Dimensions86.4 cm (34 in.), 12 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.492.2
DescriptionPlated steel, straight, gently tapering to asymmetrical drag. Mouth with flaring moulded mount. One-third of length below this is pair of moulded bands each with circular plated iron or steel suspension ring.
ProvenanceMacIntosh collection (#8) purchased by the Museum in December 1970. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
On View
Not on view
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American
about 1900–1925
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N. P. Ames Company
1850–1872
Scabbard for Khanda
Indian
early 1900s
Peytral (horse's chest armor)
Southern German
about 1525–1550
Michel Witz the Younger
about 1530
Michel Witz the Younger
about 1530
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English
early 1600s
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Afghanistan
late 1800s