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Sword (Klewang) with Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A sword with a scabbard. The scabbard is brown, long, and rectangular with one end curled. It has horizontal striations across it. The sword has a dark metal blade and a handle with a curved guard. The guard is decorated with small white dots. The sword's blade shows signs of wear and corrosion. The background is grey.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
SIlver, bone
Culture
Malayan
Dimensions
599 × 372 px
Public Domain
Yes
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