Scabbard

1800s Overall: 42.5 cm (16 3/4 in.) Source image
https://clevelandart.org/art/1995.246.b

The tortoise shell was a popular material for sword decoration for its association with the legend of ancient heroes. For example, a tortoise is believed to have helped rulers tame natural disasters.

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Terms

संस्कृति
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
माध्यम
metal and tortoiseshell
विधा
Arms and Armor
विभाग
Korean Art

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