Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Implementsca. 7th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Sword and scabbard |
| Medium | Blade: iron; scabbard and hilt: gold over wood, garnets, glass-paste; guard: gilt-bronze |
| Dimensions | L. 39 1/2 in. (100.3 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 7th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1965 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 600 – 700 |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325710