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1960

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Sheath

This is a sheath. It is dated ca. 1870–80 and we acquired it in 1960. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 42 x 6 x 5 cm (16 9/16 x 2 3/8 x 1 15/16 in.)

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Sheath; H x W x D: 42 x 6 x 5 cm (16 9/16 x 2 3/8 x 1 15/16 in.); 1960-217-1-a/c

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