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Saber with Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Saber with Scabbard, a sword with a dark brown wooden handle and curved guard; the cross guard is gold; the blade is dark; and the scabbard is dark brown leather; the sword hilt features four inlaid patterns on either side; a small metal piece attached to the left side of the cross guard.

Artwork Details

Date
16th–19th century
Medium
Wood, horn, brass, silver
Culture
Javanese
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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