Flag of IranArms & ArmorSwordsgrip, 18th or 19th century; guard and scabbard, 19th century; blade, A.H. 1099/A.D. 1688; decoration on blade, 19th century

Artwork Details

TitleSaber with Scabbard
MediumSteel, gold, copper alloy (brass), jade (nephrite), diamond, emerald, pearl
DimensionsL. 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)
ClassificationSwords
DepartmentArms & Armor
Dategrip, 18th or 19th century; guard and scabbard, 19th century; blade, A.H. 1099/A.D. 1688; decoration on blade, 19th century
Credit LineGift of Giulia P. Morosini, in memory of her father, Giovanni P. Morosini, 1923
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

Culturegrip, Indian; guard, scabbard, blade deco, Turkish; blade, Iran
Date Range1688 – 1900