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Sword (Dha)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a sword with a long, straight blade and a handle at the top. The blade is metallic, gray and slightly curved with a slight taper towards the tip that is not visible. The blade has visible spots and marks across it. The handle is made of dark brown wood or material with a carved design at the top. There are ridges around the handle. A short section of brass connects the handle to the blade. The background is a plain gray color. The sword is titled "Sword (Dha)" and may be by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood, brass
Culture
Burmese
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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