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Sword with Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sword has a long, curved blade with a pointed tip. The blade is silver-colored with visible wear and discoloration. It has a cross-shaped hilt with a rounded pommel. The hilt is silver-colored, matching the blade. The scabbard is long and curved, made of dark-colored material, likely wood or leather, with a slight sheen. It has a small slit on its surface. The background is a plain gray color. The sword and scabbard titled "Sword with Scabbard" by the artist are placed on the surface.

Artwork Details

Date
16th–19th century
Medium
Steel, wood
Culture
Sumatran
Dimensions
598 × 277 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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