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Sword with Scabbard of Faustin I (1782–1867), Emperor of Haiti

Robert Mole

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold sword with a gold hilt and pommel. The blade is gold with blue and yellow designs. The scabbard is red with gold designs and a gold tip and belt attachment. The sword and scabbard are laid on a gray surface, with the scabbard on the left and the sword on the right.

Artwork details

Date:
1850
Medium:
Steel, silver, gold, wood, textile (velvet)
Culture:
British, Birmingham
Dimensions:
365 × 625 px
Museum record:
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