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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
Museum record:
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