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Sword (Dha) with Scabbard and Baldric

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sword with a long, curved blade and a light-colored wooden or ivory handle; metal collar at base of handle. Scabbard made of dark brown material, possibly wood or leather; wrapped with reddish-brown cord; metal collar at top; leather cord loop and tassel attached. Baldric made of reddish-brown leather cord. The items are presented on a plain gray background. The sword and scabbard are by an unknown artist, and titled "Sword (Dha) with Scabbard and Baldric".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ivory, silver, wood
Culture
Burmese
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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