Arms & ArmorSwords19th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Sword (Shamshir) with Scabbard |
| Medium | Steel, wood, silver, leather |
| Dimensions | H. with scabbard 38 1/2 in. (97.8 cm); H. without scabbard 37 in. (94 cm); W. 5 in. (12.7 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 12.4 oz. (805.1 g); Wt. of scabbard 1 lb. 1.3 oz. (490.4 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 | Turkish |
| Date Range | 1801 – 1900 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 31170