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Sword with Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sword with Scabbard by unknown artist. The sword has a long, straight silver blade with a pointed tip. The handle is wrapped in a yellow cord, and has a circular metal pommel and guard. A black cord with tassel extends from the guard. The scabbard is long and thin, made of dark brown wood with a floral pattern. It has a metal cap and a metal band around the middle. The scabbard lies below the sword. The background is a plain gray surface.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Culture:
Indo-Chinese
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
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