Dagger sheath

Dagger sheath kotai of silver, pierced, embossed and engraved with a pattern of foliage and birds; at the open end is a recurved 'Dutch gable' style moulding evidently following the shape of the dagger guard; between this and the next band of moulding is openwork floral ornament to which is attached a hanging ring;

Kind

artefact

Date

1700–1800 CE