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Sword (Yatagan) with Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sword has a curved single-edged blade and a silver-colored metal hilt. The hilt features an ornate design with floral patterns. A red cord or thread is tied around the neck of the hilt. The scabbard is made of red wood or material with thin black stripes and has a silver-colored metal chape and locket. The locket has an intricate design that matches the hilt. A small metal loop is attached to the scabbard near the chape. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Steel, silver, wood, lacquer
Culture
Turkish
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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