Arms & ArmorSwords19th–20th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | 2 Swords (Dha) with scabbard |
| Medium | Brass, steel, silver, wood |
| Dimensions | 1979.448.1a, b: L. with scabbard 47 in. (119.4 cm); L. without scabbard 44 in. (111.8 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 2.8 oz. (1440.2 g); Wt. of scabbard 1 lb. 7.4 oz. (663.4 g); 1979.448.2a, b: L. with scabbard 47 3/8 in. (120.3 cm); L. without scabbard 45 1/2 in. (115.6 cm); W. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 0.9 oz. (1386.3 g); Wt. of scabbard 22.4 oz. (635 g) |
| Classification | Swords |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | 19th–20th century |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Henry Rogers Fund, 1979 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Burmese |
| Date Range | 1801 – 2000 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 24878