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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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