Gauntlet Sword (Pata) with Scabbard
The Gauntlet Sword (Pata) with Scabbard features a scabbard adorned with gold and black designs. The scabbard is bulbous with a narrow base that tapers to a point. A thin metal object protrudes from the point. The scabbard is primarily gold with black accents and intricate etched designs throughout. The top of the scabbard is rounded with two small protrusions on either side. The background is gray and white.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th–19th century
- Medium
- Steel, gold, silver, textile (velvet)
- Culture
- hilt, Indian; blade, European
- Dimensions
- 421 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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