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Sword, Scabbard, D24.2261

Physical Description

Dha. Short, fluted, pitted steel blade narrows to point. Raised V-section back, undecorated wooden hilt painted mottled gold and black, bound worn, thin cane strips. In two pieces held by wooden peg, blade end. Wooden scabbard painted and bound similar, round-section tipped by brass case.

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Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 880 x 40 x 28mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (a - Sword): 752 x 37 x 27mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (b - Scabbard): 655 x 40 x 28mm

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