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Sword (Kilij) with Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sword with curved blade and scabbard, both featuring intricate designs. The sword's handle and pommel are adorned with brown, green, and gold patterns. The blade is silver with gold accents along its edge. The scabbard is covered in a matching brown, green, and gold design, with three small metal rings attached. The scabbard is lying next to the sword. Sword titled "Sword (Kilij) with Scabbard".

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Steel, copper, coral, gold, turquoise
Culture:
Turkish
Dimensions:
380 × 625 px
Museum record:
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