Arms & ArmorSwordslate 18th–early 19th century

Artwork Details

TitleShort Sword (Yatagan) with Scabbard
MediumSteel, silver, horn, textile
DimensionsH. with scabbard 29 1/2 in. (74.9 cm); H. without scabbard 28 in. (71.1 cm); W. 2 in. (5.1 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 2.8 oz. (533 g); Wt. of scabbard 11.8 oz. (334.5 g)
ClassificationSwords
DepartmentArms & Armor
Datelate 18th–early 19th century
Credit LineBequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureAlgerian
Date Range1750 – 1850