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Sword (Saif) with Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sword and scabbard. The sword has a curved, single-edged blade with a long, flat, slightly rounded tip. The blade is made of metal and appears to be silver or gray in color. The hilt of the sword is dark-colored, possibly made of metal or wood, with a curved guard and a pommel at the end. The grip of the sword is not visible. The scabbard is long and curved, made of black material, possibly leather or wood, with a small metal piece at the end. There are black cords and a small metal piece attached to the scabbard. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The sword and scabbard are labeled as "Sword (Saif) with Scabbard". The artist is not visually identifiable.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Steel, silver, leather
Culture:
Indian, Hyderabad or Arabian
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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