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Sword with Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sword and its scabbard. The scabbard is on the left and is dark brown with a flared opening at the top. It has three leather thongs wrapped around its body. The scabbard is made from a curved piece of material resembling wood or horn. The sword on the right has a curved blade with a pointed tip. The blade is dark gray with visible signs of wear and tear. The hilt of the sword is also dark brown and features an animal head at the top. The background of the image is a plain off-white color. The sword and scabbard are laid out side-by-side. The sword and scabbard are titled "Sword with Scabbard" and are by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Wood, horn
Culture:
Bornean
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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