Arms & ArmorSwordsA.H. 1125/ A.D. 1713Artwork Details
| Title | Sword (Shamshir) |
| Medium | Steel, iron, gold |
| Dimensions | H. 29 1/8 in. (74 cm); W. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm); D. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 13 oz. (822.1 g) |
| Classification | Swords |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | A.H. 1125/ A.D. 1713 |
| Credit Line | Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Indian |
| Date Range | 1713 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 31024