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Sword (Yatagan) with Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sword (Yatagan) with Scabbard by Artist. The sword features a black leather scabbard; a light-colored, curved hilt with a flat, wide top; a short section of the hilt is visible outside the scabbard; seven small, round, dark-colored rivets; and a flat, light-colored pommel. The scabbard is made of worn, black leather with some light-brown spots and discoloration. The background is plain and light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel, ivory, copper, gold, coral, emeralds
Culture
Turkish
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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