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Sword (Yatagan) with Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sword (Yatagan) with Scabbard by Unknown. The sword has a light-colored handle with rounded top; small circular dark spots; and decorative red inlays on sides. The scabbard is long and cylindrical with intricate etched designs. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Steel, silver, ivory, copper, coral
Culture:
Turkish
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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