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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
Museum record:
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