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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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