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Sword (Pattisa)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title of the image is Sword (Pattisa) by the artist. The sword has a long, narrow blade with a straight edge and a pointed tip. The blade is adorned with a decorative strip running along its length. The hilt is made of metal and features a bowl-shaped pommel at the top, a short grip, and a guard that curves outward on both sides. The guard has three pointed protrusions on each side. The background of the image is a plain white surface.

Artwork Details

Date
possibly 17th–18th century
Medium
Steel
Culture
Indian, South Indian
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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