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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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