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Short Sword and Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The short sword has a silver-colored blade with visible signs of wear. The hilt is silver with a green stone at its pommel. The guard features horizontal ridges. The scabbard is silver with clear, red, and green stones. A brown leather strap and thong are attached to the top. The background is light gray. The title of this piece is "Short Sword and Scabbard".

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Iron, silver, turquoise, coral, wood, textile, leather
Culture
Tibetan
Dimensions
321 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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