Arms & ArmorSwords19th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Sword (Shamshir) |
| Medium | Steel, leather |
| Dimensions | H. 34 3/4 in. (88.3 cm); W. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 13.9 oz. (847.7 g) |
| Classification | Swords |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | 19th century |
| Credit Line | Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Persian |
| Date Range | 1801 – 1900 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 30903