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Sword

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a close-up view of a sword with a long, dark-colored blade and a distinctive hilt. The sword hilt features a cross-shaped guard with a narrow, elongated quillon and a pommel at the top. A curved piece of metal extends from the hilt to the right. The sword's blade has a long, narrow crack running down its length. The background of the image is a plain white surface. "Sword", artist not specified.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel, silver
Culture
Indian
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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