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Sword (Dha) with Scabbard and Baldric

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sword with a scabbard and baldric. The sword has a curved silver blade with a slight upward curve at the tip, and a handle wrapped in brown material, possibly leather or wood, with a darker brown cylinder at the end. The scabbard is long and narrow, made of a combination of dark wood and silver metal, with a series of raised sections around it. A brown cord is wrapped around the top of the scabbard, with loose ends hanging down. The scabbard and sword are laid out on a plain gray surface, with the sword above the scabbard. The overall appearance of the sword and scabbard suggests they are of Southeast Asian origin, specifically from Indonesia or Malaysia, and are likely used for ceremonial or decorative purposes. The sword is labeled as a "Dha" which is a type of traditional sword used in Southeast Asia.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Shark skin, copper, silver
Culture
Burmese
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
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