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Sword with Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image titled "Sword with Scabbard" by an unknown artist depicts a sword and its scabbard. The sword has a long, slender silver blade. The handle of the sword is blue with gold accents and a gold pommel at the top. A gold crossguard connects the handle to the blade. The scabbard is covered in a blue material adorned with gold decorative elements. The scabbard also features metal rings and a gold tip at the bottom. Both the sword and scabbard are positioned vertically. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Steel, brass, enamel, wood
Culture:
Chinese
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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