Scabbard
1800–1899
- Medium
- metal and tortoiseshell
- Dimensions
- Overall: 42.5 cm (16 3/4 in.)
- Genre
- Arms and armor
- Museum
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Styles
Tags
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
About
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.