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Sword (Flyssa) with Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object depicted here is a sword with a scabbard, specifically titled "Sword (Flyssa) with Scabbard". The sword's hilt is gold-colored, featuring a distinctive T-shaped top. The hilt's base is wrapped in white material with gold accents. A small metal protrusion extends from the left side of the hilt. The scabbard is dark-colored with a gold design at the top. The body of the scabbard features a long, intricate gold pattern along its length. The background is a plain white-gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Steel, brass, wood, rawhide
Culture
Algerian, Kabyle
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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