Arms & ArmorSwords18th–19th century
Artwork Details
| Title | Sword and Scabbard (dpa’ rtags) |
| Medium | Steel, silver, gold, copper alloy, wood |
| Dimensions | L. with scabbard 34 in. (86.4 cm); L. without scabbard 32 1/2 in. (82.6 cm); L. of blade 26 1/8 in. (66.4 cm); W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 3.5 oz. (1006.4 g); Wt. of scabbard 1 lb. 8.8 oz. (703.1 g) |
| Classification | Swords |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | 18th–19th century |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gift, 2014 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Bhutanese |
| Date Range | 1701 – 1900 |
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 649101