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Saber with Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Saber with Scabbard by Khan swordsman, Peter the Great, Curved single-edged sword with gold-colored metal handle featuring a cross-shaped guard with a central circular ornament; long, curved blade with a rounded tip; scabbard made of black material, possibly leather or wood, adorned with gold-colored metal decorations including two rings and a decorative tip; both the sword and scabbard display a curved shape, resembling a gentle 'C'.

Artwork Details

Date
blade possibly dated to A.H. 1191/1777–78 CE
Medium
Steel, wood, leather, ivory, gold
Culture
Persian
Dimensions
421 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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