Photo of collection object Ritual Weapons
Ritual Weapons, early 1400s. iron alloy with gold and silver inlay, Overall: 40.4 cm (15 7/8 in.). John L. Severance Fund, 1978.9. CC0.

Ritual Weapons

early 1400s

Maker Unknown

Indian and Southeast Asian Art

Ritual Weapons, early 1400s. Sino-Tibetan, Derge School, Yongle period (1403-1427). Iron alloy with gold and silver inlay; overall: 40.4 cm (15 7/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund 1978.9
Maker/Artist
Maker Unknown
Classification
Metalwork
Formatted Medium
iron alloy with gold and silver inlay
Dimensions
Overall: 40.4 cm (15 7/8 in.)
Inscribed
Inscription: Inlaid "Yung-lo" mark (1403-1425) in gold at tope of handle above snake's head.
Accession Number
1978.9
Credit Line
John L. Severance Fund
Rights Statement
CC0
Museum Location
237 Himalayan

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