Arms & ArmorSwordsprobably A.H. 1215/ A.D.1800Artwork Details
| Title | Sword (Kilij) with Scabbard |
| Medium | Steel, horn, wood, silver, leather |
| Dimensions | H. with scabbard 39 1/4 in. (99.7 cm); H. without scabbard 38 1/4 in. (97.2 cm); W. 5 in. (12.7 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 14.4 oz. (861.8 g); Wt. of scabbard 1 lb. 2.4 oz. (521.6 g) |
| Classification | Swords |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | probably A.H. 1215/ A.D.1800 |
| Credit Line | Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Turkish |
| Date Range | 1775 – 1825 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 31298