Sword with Scabbard

Sword with Scabbard by artist. Long, slender silver sword with a long blade and a short handle wrapped in orange cord; short metal guard with decorations on either end; rounded metal pommel; tassel hanging from the guard; scabbard made of reddish-brown wood covered in silver decorations on both sides; metal piece at top of scabbard through which a thin cord passes, with the ends tied in a loose knot.

Artwork Details

Date: 18th–19th century
Medium: Steel, ivory (elephant's tooth), silver, pearl shell, wood
Culture: probably Chinese or Vietnamese
Dimensions: 600 × 600 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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Sword with Scabbard

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