Arms & ArmorSwordsA.H. 1018/ A.D. 1609Artwork Details
| Title | Sword (Shamshir) with Scabbard |
| Medium | Steel, gold, leather, wood |
| Dimensions | H. with scabbard 34 3/4 in. (88.3 cm); H. without scabbard 33 1/2 in. (85.1 cm); W. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 5.7 oz. (615.2 g); Wt. of scabbard 12.6 oz. (357.2 g) |
| Classification | Swords |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | A.H. 1018/ A.D. 1609 |
| Credit Line | Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Persian |
| Date Range | 1609 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 31049