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Sword Cane

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sword Cane by an unknown artist. The object consists of a sword and a cylindrical case. The sword has a brown, curved handle on the left side and a long, thin, silver metal blade with black spots. The blade is pointed at the end on the right. A gold-colored piece connects the handle to the blade. The cylindrical case is made of wood with a reddish-brown color and three thin metal bands around it. The case has a black cap on each end and is positioned below the sword. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel, wood, horn, brass
Culture
Philippine, Moro
Dimensions
599 × 311 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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