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Sword, Scabbard, D31.470

Physical Description

Long, curved single-edged steel blade, long tapered point. Unguarded hilt, follows curve of blade; circular section, rattan cane. Wooden scabbard, plain, bound one single band woven rattan cane, then ten double bands; large 9-wide band at flat, chape end.

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Measurements

Maximum Length: 863mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (a - Sword): 34 x 858mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (b - Scabbard): 39 x 651 x 36mm

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