Arms & ArmorSwords19th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Sword (Shamshir) with Scabbard |
| Dimensions | H. with scabbard 36 3/4 in. (93.3 cm); H. without scabbard 35 1/4 in. (89.5 cm); W. 5 in. (12.7 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 14.9 oz. (876 g); Wt. of scabbard 9.8 oz. (227.8 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 30905