Arms & ArmorSwordsblade possibly dated to A.H. 1191/A.D. 1777–78Artwork Details
| Title | Saber with Scabbard |
| Medium | Steel, wood, leather, ivory, gold |
| Dimensions | L. 39 1/4 in. (99.7 cm); L. of blade 32 3/4 in. (83.1 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 12 oz. (784 g); Wt. of scabbard 15 oz. (420 g) |
| Classification | Swords |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | blade possibly dated to A.H. 1191/A.D. 1777–78 |
| Credit Line | Bequest of Richard B. Seager, 1926 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Persian |
| Date Range | 1752 – 1803 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 32739