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Saber with Scabbard

Acem Oglu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Curved sword with a hook-shaped handle and two small protrusions on either side of the handle, resembling a cross. The sword's blade and handle are adorned with intricate designs. A matching curved scabbard is positioned below the sword, featuring similar intricate designs and two small metal loops near the center. The scabbard also has a decorative metal piece near the loops. Both the sword and scabbard display a predominantly black and silver color scheme. Saber with Scabbard by Acem Oglu.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Steel, silver-gilt, gold, agate, wood, leather
Culture:
Turkish, Ottoman
Dimensions:
600 × 219 px
Museum record:
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