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Sword with Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sword with Scabbard by unknown artist. The sword has a dark metal blade. The handle is wrapped with dark material. A metal pommel is at the top of the handle. A short metal piece extends from the right side of the handle. A wide, flat metal piece is below the handle. The scabbard is made of dark material. Two metal straps go around it, one near the top and one lower down. A metal piece extends from the left side. The background is off-white. The sword and scabbard are centered in the image.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel, iron, leather
Culture
Chinese
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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