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Double Sword with Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Double Sword with Scabbard by Two swords with long, narrow blades made of silver-colored metal, exhibiting a weathered appearance with visible signs of aging and wear. The blades are straight and taper to a point. The hilt of the left sword features a brown and gold-colored handle with a distinctive design at the top, and a guard below the handle. The right sword's hilt has a similar brown top, a black stripe running down the center with gold accents on either side. The scabbard is dark brown with gold-colored decorative elements at the top and bottom, and a gold design in the center. The background is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel, ivory, wood, mother-of-pearl, copper, silver
Culture
Vietnamese
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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