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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
Museum record:
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