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Sword with Scabbard Mounts

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Three antique sword with scabbard mounts; top sword scabbard; central sword; bottom partial sword; by artist. The image shows three antique items; the top one is a scabbard with a brown surface and several metal cylindrical mounts; the bottom of the scabbard appears to have a metal knob. The second item is a sword with a central fuller and curved quillon; the hilt and pommel appear to be made of metal; some details are not visible because they are covered; the blade appears to have a worn surface. The bottom item appears to be a partial sword; it features a metal pommel and hilt; portions of the wrapped hilt are silver; a fuller runs along the center; the blade appears to have a worn surface; the tip appears to be missing. All items are on a grey surface. The sword is by Sword with Scabbard Mounts.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 600
Medium
Iron, bronze, gold, silver, wood
Culture
Chinese
Dimensions
597 × 201 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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