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Akan

Blade Hilt Guard

Akan, 1800

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Akan

Blade Hilt Guard

Akan, 1800

Physical Qualities Brass, 4 H x 8.6 L x 2 D cm.
Credit Line Anonymous Gift
Object Number 2002.136
Semicircular with a beak-like projection on either side (one side possibly chipped); Maltese cross pierced into both sides.
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