Flag of IndiaArms & ArmorSwords18th–19th century

Artwork Details

TitleGauntlet Sword (Pata) with Scabbard
MediumSteel, gold, silver, textile (velvet)
DimensionsL. with scabbard 48 1/2 in. (123.2 cm); L. without scabbard 47 1/2 in. (120.7 cm); W. 4 in. (10.2 cm); D. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); Wt. 3 lb. (1360.8 g); Wt. of scabbard 3.5 oz. (99.2 g)
ClassificationSwords
DepartmentArms & Armor
Date18th–19th century
Credit LineBequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

Culturehilt, Indian; blade, European
Date Range1701 – 1900

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