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

Saber 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

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 and Armor
Credit LineGift of Giulia P. Morosini, in memory of her father, Giovanni P. Morosini, 1923
Dategrip, 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.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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