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Sword (Flyssa) with Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sword with a scabbard. The sword has a metal blade with a straight edge and a curved, T-shaped hilt. Hilt shows signs of rust and wear. The scabbard is made of dark brown wood with intricate carvings. A long, thin, wooden stick or skewer is positioned on the right side of the scabbard. Background is light gray. Sword titled "Sword (Flyssa) with Scabbard".

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel, brass, wood, iron
Culture
Algerian, Kabyle
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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