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Sword with Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sword with Scabbard by an unknown artist. A sword with a long, thin and dark brown handle, and a long, thin and dark brown scabbard. The hilt of the sword is black and shaped like a trumpet, becoming wider from bottom to top. The pommel end of the hilt is decorated with two small red pieces. A thin crossguard extends from either side. The scabbard features two thin gold bands. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
16th–19th century
Medium
Wood, horn, rattan, metal
Culture
Acheen
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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