Arms & ArmorSwords18th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Sword (Scimitar) |
| Medium | Steel, brass, silver, gold, wood |
| Dimensions | L. 36 7/8 in. (93.8 cm); L. of blade 32 1/2 in. (82.3 cm); W. 4 5/8 in. (12 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 8 oz. (680.4 g) |
| Classification | Swords |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | 18th century |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1977 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Persian |
| Date Range | 1701 – 1800 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 27268