Sword with Scabbard

Sword with Scabbard by unknown artist. Long silver sword with a black handle and guard, featuring a rounded pommel; the blade is thin with two grooves and a pointed tip. The scabbard is black with two metal bands and a metal cap; it is lying next to the sword. The sword and scabbard are on a white background. The sword's handle is positioned at the top left, with the scabbard to its right. The sword and scabbard cast a shadow.

Artwork details

Date:: 17th century
Medium:: Steel, mother-of-pearl, coral, shark skin, textile, gold, semiprecious stones
Culture:: Chinese
Dimensions:: 420 × 624 px
Museum record:: View original