Dagger Sheath. Gold From Tillya Tepe. Near Sheberghan, Jawzjan Province.

1981
The warrior in Burial 4 predictably wore the only weapons found at Tillya Tepe. Two daggers, one 37.5 cm. long, the other 26.6 cm. long, were sheathed with scabbards ornamented with fabulous beasts in combat.
Photo: Louis Dupree

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Image Size: 4650x3620 / 3.6MB; 1981 Afghanistan Jawzjan Sheberghan Tillya Tepe Golden Mound Warrior Burial Weapons Daggers Sheathed Scabbards Louis Durpree Slide LD 1981 01991
Contained in galleries: NATIONAL MUSEUM II: CE (Common Era)

1981<br />
The warrior in Burial 4 predictably wore the only weapons found at Tillya Tepe. Two daggers, one 37.5 cm. long, the other 26.6 cm. long, were sheathed with scabbards ornamented with fabulous beasts in combat. <br />
Photo: Louis Dupree