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Sword with Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sword and scabbard. The sword has a long, thin silver blade with a pointed tip. The hilt is silver with an etched design. The pommel is shaped like a four-pointed crown. The crossguard is horizontal with etched ends. The scabbard is long and thin with etched designs. There are two metal loops on the right side. A strap wraps around the middle. The background is light gray. The items are centered and displayed vertically. The sword titled "Sword with Scabbard" is by an unidentified artist.

Artwork details

Date:
16th–19th century
Medium:
Steel, wood, leather, gold, silver
Culture:
Korean
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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