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Sword with Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sword with Scabbard by Palace Museum. A sword with black handle and gold-colored metal decorative elements at the handle and tip. A dark green tassel hangs from the handle. The sword is silver colored. To the left of the sword is a long black scabbard with gold-colored metal decorative elements. A yellow cord with matching yellow tassels on the end and a black cord attached to a white bead are also present.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel, bronze, leather, cord, wood, silver, probably stone
Culture
Chinese
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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