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Sword with Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts the title "Sword with Scabbard" by an unknown artist. The scabbard is on the left and the sword on the right. The scabbard is dark brown with visible signs of wear and tear. It has a metal band around the middle with a metal ring. The top of the scabbard appears to be damaged and cut off. The sword has a long, straight blade with a slight curve at the tip. The handle of the sword is made of light-colored material, possibly ivory or bone, and has a distinctive curved shape. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Steel, leather, silver, ivory, wood
Culture:
Caucasian
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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