Arms & ArmorSwords18th–19th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Sword (Shamshir) with Scabbard |
| Medium | Steel, gold, leather |
| Dimensions | H. with scabbard 36 3/4 in. (93.3 cm); H. without scabbard 36 9/16 in. (92.9 cm); W. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 10.7 oz. (756.9 g); Wt. of scabbard 9.5 oz. (269.3 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 30970