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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
Museum record:
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