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Sword (Parang Pandit) with Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sword and scabbard. The sword has a long, curved blade with a weathered appearance and dark spots. The blade is widest near the handle and tapers to a point at the tip. The handle is made of metal and has a cross-shaped piece attached to it. The scabbard is made of brown leather or wood and has a long, narrow shape. It is positioned below the sword. The background of the image is white, with shadows cast by the objects.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel, wood, brass, silver, cane
Culture
Dyak
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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