Arms & ArmorSwordsca. 1525–30By Ahmed Tekelü (possibly Iranian)
Artwork Details
| Title | Short Sword (Yatagan) from the Court of Süleyman the Magnificent (reigned 1520–66) |
| Medium | Steel, gold, ivory (walrus), silver, turquoise, pearls, rubies |
| Dimensions | L. 23 3/8 in. (59.3 cm); L. of blade 18 3/8 in. (46.7 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 8 oz. (691 g) |
| Classification | Swords |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | ca. 1525–30 |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Lila Acheson Wallace Gift, 1993 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Turkish, Istanbul |
| Date Range | 1500 – 1555 |
Provenance
| City | Istanbul |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 24953