Arms & ArmorSwords1522–66Artwork Details
| Title | Saber |
| Medium | Steel, gold, fish skin, wood |
| Dimensions | L. 37 7/8 in. (96.2 cm); L. of blade 30 3/4 in. (78.1 cm); W. 6 1/8 in. (15.5 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 5 oz. (1049 g) |
| Classification | Swords |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | 1522–66 |
| Credit Line | Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Turkish, probably Istanbul |
| Date Range | 1522 – 1566 |
Provenance
| City | probably Istanbul |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 24320