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Sword with Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sword with Scabbard by artist not specified. The sword and scabbard are positioned vertically. The sword has a long, straight blade with a pointed tip. The blade is gray and shows signs of wear. The handle of the sword is wrapped in a patterned fabric featuring red, white, and black designs. The handle is cylindrical and located at the top of the blade. To the right of the sword is a wooden scabbard with a similar red, white, and black design. The scabbard has a black cord wrapped around it in a spiral pattern. The cord has a red bead on the end. The background is a plain white surface.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Steel, wire, wood, brass, cord, lacquer, silver
Culture
Taiwanese
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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