Nimcha (Saber) with Scabbard is a swords of hilt and scabbard, Algerian; blade, European origin created in hilt and scabbard, late 17th or early 18th century; blade 16th or 17th century using steel, silver, copper, wood, tortoiseshell, horn, mother-of-pearl, leather… measuring L. without scabbard 26 3/8 in. (67 cm); L. of blade 21 in… — now part of the Arms and Armor collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Steel, silver, copper, wood, tortoiseshell, horn, mother-of-pearl, leather, textile |
| Dimensions | L. without scabbard 26 3/8 in. (67 cm); L. of blade 21 in. (53.3 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 6 oz. (632 g); Wt. of scabbard 9 oz. (263 g) |
| Classification | Swords |
| Department | Arms and Armor |
| Credit Line | Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935 |
| Date | hilt and scabbard, late 17th or early 18th century; blade 16th or 17th century |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the hilt and scabbard, Algerian; blade, European culture. The estimated date range is 1501 – 1750.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Nimcha (Saber) with Scabbard?
Nimcha (Saber) with Scabbard is housed in the Arms and Armor department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Nimcha (Saber) with Scabbard created?
Nimcha (Saber) with Scabbard dates to hilt and scabbard, late 17th or early 18th century; blade 16th or 17th century.
What material is Nimcha (Saber) with Scabbard made from?
Nimcha (Saber) with Scabbard is crafted from steel, silver, copper, wood, tortoiseshell, horn, mother-of-pearl, leather, textile.
Is Nimcha (Saber) with Scabbard in the public domain?
Nimcha (Saber) with Scabbard is in the public domain and can be freely used.