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Sword

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sword has a silver-colored hilt with a crossguard and a curved handle. The blade is long and wide, with a distinctive forked or bifurcated tip. The blade features a central groove running along its length, with rows of small circular indentations on either side. The edge of the blade has a serrated appearance. The sword's overall appearance is silver with a plain gray background. The sword is titled "Sword" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
possibly late 17–18th century
Medium:
Steel, iron, silver
Culture:
South Indian, possibly Deccan
Dimensions:
599 × 327 px
Museum record:
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