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Sword (Arivāl)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sword "Arivāl" by artist not specified in the context, features a long, slender blade with a dark coloration. The blade is adorned with decorative etchings running along its length. A crossguard is present, with a slight curve outward at the ends. The handle is wrapped in a textured material and features a flat, round pommel at the top. A tag is attached to the sword near the hilt. The background of the image is a plain off-white color.

Artwork Details

Date
possibly 16th century
Medium
Steel
Culture
South Indian
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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