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Sword (Shamshir)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sword Shamshir, curved blade with a slight convex curve near the tip, tapering to a point. The blade is approximately 32 inches long and 1.75 inches wide. The handle is black with a hook-shaped pommel and a cross-shaped guard. The guard consists of two quillons that extend to the blade. The sword is displayed against a light gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Steel, leather
Culture
Persian
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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