Sword (Peidao) with Scabbard

Sword with a straight, silver-colored blade that tapers to a point. The hilt is dark-colored and textured with a rounded pommel. A decorative tassel-like object with a round, ornate ball is attached to the top of the hilt. A black scabbard with a silver-colored design and two metal bands lies next to the sword. The scabbard is wider at the top and tapers to a point. The background is light gray. The title of the image is Sword (Peidao) with Scabbard.

Artwork Details

Date: mounting, ca. 1750–1800
Medium: Steel, wood, iron, mother-or-pearl, gold, coral, malachite, lapis lazuli, silk, lacquer
Culture: blade, Japanese; mounting, Chinese
Dimensions: 427 × 624 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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Sword (Peidao) with Scabbard

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