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Smallsword with Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Smallsword with Scabbard by an unknown artist. The hilt is gold with blue enamel inlays. The handle is wrapped in black cord. A gold pommel crowns the top. A curved gold knuckle guard extends from the hilt. A gold guard extends from the hilt to protect the hand. The blade is not visible but appears to have a gold and blue decorated section near the hilt. The background is a gradient gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1775
Medium
Steel, gold, wood, leather, textile
Culture
Northern Indian, for the Western market
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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