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Sword (Ral gri)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sword (Ral gri) by unknown artist. Long, slender sword with a straight blade and a pointed tip. The blade is made of metal, likely steel or iron, with a slightly textured surface featuring many parallel lines running along its length. A short guard separates the blade from the hilt. The hilt is wrapped in a light-colored material, possibly leather or fabric. The pommel is rounded and ornate with a green stone set into a decorative metal setting at its center. The background of the image is plain and light gray.

Artwork details

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