Flag of IndiaArms & ArmorSwords18th–19th century

Artwork Details

TitleSword (Pulouar) with Scabbard
MediumSteel, textile (velvet), gold, wood
DimensionsL. with scabbard 35 5/8 in. (90.5 cm); L. without scabbard 31 3/4 in. (80.6 cm); W. 4 in. (10.2 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 14.7 oz. (870.3 g); Wt. of scabbard 3.4 oz. (96.4 g)
ClassificationSwords
DepartmentArms & Armor
Date18th–19th century
Credit LineBequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndian
Date Range1701 – 1900

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