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Sword handle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Curved white handle with rounded end, made of smooth material. The handle is decorated with flower-like designs and leaf-like shapes. The designs are made of silver or metal and have small clear gems in the center of flowers. The handle is mounted on a black stand. The background is gray. This is a sword handle by Ernst.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Jade (nephrite) with gold and semiprecious stone inlays
Culture:
India
Dimensions:
447 × 624 px
Museum record:
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