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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
Museum record:
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