Arms & ArmorSwords18th–19th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Sword (Shamshir) |
| Medium | Steel, gold, silver, iron |
| Dimensions | L. of blade 34 in. (86.4 cm); L. of hilt 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm); W. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm); Wt. of blade 1 lb. 6 oz. (623.7 g); Wt. of hilt 5.7 oz. (161.6 g) |
| Classification | Swords |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | 18th–19th century |
| Credit Line | Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Persian |
| Date Range | 1701 – 1900 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 30933