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Sword with Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sword with scabbard by an unknown artist titled "Sword with Scabbard". The sword has a long, straight silver metal blade with a slight curve at the tip. The blade exhibits signs of wear with visible discoloration and spots of rust or tarnish. The handle is made of dark brown wood with a distinctive curved shape and a gold-colored metal piece near the base of the blade. A small red and blue object is attached to the handle near the gold piece. The scabbard is made of dark brown leather, slightly discolored, with a slight curve and a flared opening. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
16th–19th century
Medium
Wood, horn, gold
Culture
Acheen
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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