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Sheath

Hart and Wilcox

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sheath by Hart and Wilcox. Black and white photo of a sword and sheath. The sheath is on the left. It is long and thin with a slight curve at the bottom. It is dark colored with two metal fittings, one at the bottom and one near the top. The top one has a ring on either side. The sword is on the right. It has a long straight blade. The handle is metal with a rounded top and a curved guard. The guard is made of metal and has a slight curve. The sword is placed next to the sheath. The background is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
1805–7
Medium
Silver, leather
Culture
American
Dimensions
450 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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