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Sword with Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sword with Scabbard by Artist Unknown. The sword has a long, curved blade with a pointed tip and a slight curve. The blade is gray with darker spots and stains. The handle is made of dark wood with a black metal guard and pommel. The handle is curved and has a distinctive shape. The scabbard is made of dark brown leather or wood, wrapped with thin brown cord. The scabbard has a rounded end and a flat top. The sword and scabbard are placed on a plain white surface. The sword is positioned above the scabbard. The background is a plain white surface with shadows around the edges.

Artwork details

Date:
16th–19th century
Medium:
Wood, rattan, cord
Culture:
Sumatran
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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