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Sword (Ral gri)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sword, titled "Sword (Ral gri)" by the artist not specified, features a silver-colored blade. The hilt is predominantly black with a patterned design. A gold-colored decorative piece adorns the base of the hilt where it meets the blade. This piece is shaped with curved points on either side and features circular details. The top of the hilt is also gold-colored and ornately designed. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
14th–16th century
Medium
Iron, steel, gold, silver
Culture
Tibetan or Chinese
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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