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Sword Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Long, narrow, brown leather scabbard with a distinctive red and brown decorated top and a gold-colored metal tip. The scabbard is slightly curved, resembling a sword sheath. A small metal piece protrudes from the side, near the top. The background is a plain white surface. Sword Scabbard by unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Culture:
Persian
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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