Arms & ArmorSwordsA.H. 1286/ A.D. 1850Artwork Details
| Title | Sword (Shamshir) |
| Medium | Steel, gold |
| Dimensions | H. 34 in. (86.4 cm); W. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 1.4 oz. (946.9 g) |
| Classification | Swords |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | A.H. 1286/ A.D. 1850 |
| Credit Line | Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Indian |
| Date Range | 1850 |
Provenance
| City | Mysore |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 31137