Arms & ArmorSwordsgrip, 18th or 19th century; guard and scabbard, 19th century; blade, A.H. 1099/A.D. 1688; decoration on blade, 19th centurySaber with Scabbard is a swords of grip, Indian; guard, scabbard, blade deco, Turkish; blade, Iran origin created in grip, 18th or 19th century; guard and scabbard, 19th century; blade, A.H. 1099/A.D. 1688; decoration on blade, 19th century using steel, gold, copper alloy (brass), jade (nephrite), diamond, emerald, pearl measuring L. 39 3/4 in. (101 cm); L. of blade 33 in. (83.7 cm); Wt. 2… — now part of the Arms and Armor collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Steel, gold, copper alloy (brass), jade (nephrite), diamond, emerald, pearl |
| Dimensions | L. 39 3/4 in. (101 cm); L. of blade 33 in. (83.7 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 8 oz. (1129 g); Wt. of scabbard 2 lb. 4 oz. (1023 g) |
| Classification | Swords |
| Department | Arms and Armor |
| Credit Line | Gift of Giulia P. Morosini, in memory of her father, Giovanni P. Morosini, 1923 |
| Date | grip, 18th or 19th century; guard and scabbard, 19th century; blade, A.H. 1099/A.D. 1688; decoration on blade, 19th century |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the grip, Indian; guard, scabbard, blade deco, Turkish; blade, Iran culture. The estimated date range is 1688 – 1900.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Saber with Scabbard?
Saber with Scabbard is housed in the Arms and Armor department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Saber with Scabbard created?
Saber with Scabbard dates to grip, 18th or 19th century; guard and scabbard, 19th century; blade, A.H. 1099/A.D. 1688; decoration on blade, 19th century.
What material is Saber with Scabbard made from?
Saber with Scabbard is crafted from steel, gold, copper alloy (brass), jade (nephrite), diamond, emerald, pearl.
Is Saber with Scabbard in the public domain?
Saber with Scabbard is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.