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Sword

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sword with a long curved blade. The sword has a dark-colored blade, which is long and curved with a pointed tip. The blade is wide at the base and tapers to a point at the tip. The hilt is made of metal and has a distinctive design, featuring a coiled or rope-like pattern on the grip. The guard is short and consists of two small curved pieces of metal on either side of the blade. The pommel is round. The background is a plain gray color. The sword is titled "Sword" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Steel
Culture
Indian
Dimensions
446 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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