Cleveland Museum of Art
Scabbard
- Date
- 1800s
- Medium
- metal and tortoiseshell
- Culture
- Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
- Department
- Korean Art
- Institution
- Cleveland Museum of Art
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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