Flag of TurkeyArms & ArmorSwordsA.H. 1242/ A.D. 1826–27

Sword (Kilij) and Scabbard with Baldric is a swords of Turkish origin created in A.H. 1242/ A.D. 1826–27 using steel, silver, wood, horn, leather, gold, silk measuring L. 35 3/4 in. (90.8 cm) — now part of the Arms and Armor collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSteel, silver, wood, horn, leather, gold, silk
DimensionsL. 35 3/4 in. (90.8 cm)
ClassificationSwords
DepartmentArms and Armor
Credit LineBequest of George C. Stone, 1935
DateA.H. 1242/ A.D. 1826–27

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Turkish culture. The estimated date range is 1826 – 1827.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Sword (Kilij) and Scabbard with Baldric?

Sword (Kilij) and Scabbard with Baldric is housed in the Arms and Armor department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Sword (Kilij) and Scabbard with Baldric created?

Sword (Kilij) and Scabbard with Baldric dates to A.H. 1242/ A.D. 1826–27.

What material is Sword (Kilij) and Scabbard with Baldric made from?

Sword (Kilij) and Scabbard with Baldric is crafted from steel, silver, wood, horn, leather, gold, silk.

Is Sword (Kilij) and Scabbard with Baldric in the public domain?

Sword (Kilij) and Scabbard with Baldric is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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