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Gauntlet Sword (Pata) with Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Museum record:
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