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Sword with Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sword with a scabbard, but only the sword is pictured. The sword has a long, straight blade with a slight taper towards the tip, which is pointed. The blade appears to be made of metal, likely steel, with visible signs of wear and aging, including dark spots and discoloration. The hilt features a gold-colored base with a decorative design. Above this base, the handle is wrapped in a dark material, possibly leather or fabric. At the top of the handle is a gold-colored pommel with a red gemstone set into it. The background of the image is a plain light gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
17th–19th century
Medium:
Iron, gold, silver, coral, wood, textile
Culture:
Tibetan
Dimensions:
321 × 624 px
Museum record:
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