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Sword

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Long curved sword with a horse head shaped hilt; a long narrow blade with a slight curve near the tip; metal surface pitted and tarnished; guard formed of two quillons; quillons and pommel have dark brown patina; pommel resembling a horse head; plain metal crossguard; metal background. Sword by Artist not specified.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Steel, iron, gold
Culture:
Indian
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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