Gowland, William, 1842-1922, Japan Society of London · [London? : s.n.] · leaf 18
ezoidal apertures characteristic of the DolmenPeriod. Three broad bands and two rings of silver encirclethe wooden scabbard, the latter having loops for the attach-ment of the cords by which the sword was suspended. The other sword is similar to this, but the greater part ofthe body of the scabbard… … Q 4) < := >^ 2o H HO o tc: ( ^9 )copper, which are ornamented with bosses in repousse workin high relief. The craftsmen of this early period were already expert inthe metallurgy and fashioning of metals, and not less skilfulin the art of decoration. Their methods of covering iron forits…
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