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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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