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Sword (Shamshir)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sword Shamshir, dark metal with a smooth surface, long and narrow blade with a slight curve near the tip. Handle and pommel are one piece, featuring a distinctive curve that extends to form a quillon on one side and a decorative guard on top. Quillon extends into a curved hook on the right side. Background transitions from dark to light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
A.H. 1125/ 1713 CE
Medium:
Steel, iron, gold
Culture:
Indian
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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