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Sword

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows the hilt of a sword titled "Sword" by artist unknown. The sword hilt is made of dark metal, possibly steel or iron. The pommel is round and small at the top. The handle is long and narrow with a slight tapering. The guard is curved and flared out to the sides. The quillon is flared and curved downward. A small tag is attached to the right side. The background is a plain white surface.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Iron
Culture:
Indian, South Indian
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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