Flag of NepalArms & ArmorSwordsprobably 19th–early 20th century

Artwork Details

TitleSword and Scabbard
MediumIron, gold, rayskin, wood
DimensionsH. with scabbard 35 1/2 in. (90.2 cm); H. without scabbard 35 1/4 in. (89.5 cm); H. of blade 29 in. (73.7 cm); W. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); D. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 10.5 oz. (1204.9 g); Wt. of scabbard 2 lb. 13.1 oz. (1278.6 g)
ClassificationSwords
DepartmentArms & Armor
Dateprobably 19th–early 20th century
Credit LinePurchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gift, 2003
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureTibetan
Date Range1775 – 1950

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