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Scabbard
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Scabbard

1800s · metal and tortoiseshell

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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.

Cleveland Museum of Art’s own description
Credit lineScabbard (대모장식검 (玳瑁裝飾劍)), 1800s. Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910). Metal and tortoiseshell; overall: 42.5 cm (16 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of The Honorable Joseph P. Carroll and Roberta Carroll, M.D., 1995.246.b
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