Arms & ArmorSwordshilt, scabbard, and belt, early 19th century; blade, A.H. 1162/A.D. 1748–49Sword (Shamshir) with Scabbard and Belt is a swords Jaipur|Lucknow of hilt, scabbard, and belt, Indian; blade, northern India origin created in hilt, scabbard, and belt, early 19th century; blade, A.H. 1162/A.D. 1748–49 using steel, gold, ivory, wood, enamel, velvet, silver, textile measuring L. 36 1/4 in. (92.2 cm); L. of blade 30 3/4 in. (78.1 cm)… — now part of the Arms and Armor collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Steel, gold, ivory, wood, enamel, velvet, silver, textile |
| Dimensions | L. 36 1/4 in. (92.2 cm); L. of blade 30 3/4 in. (78.1 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 4 oz. (1011 g); Wt. of scabbard 1 lb. 6 oz. (630 g) |
| Classification | Swords |
| Department | Arms and Armor |
| Credit Line | Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935 |
| Date | hilt, scabbard, and belt, early 19th century; blade, A.H. 1162/A.D. 1748–49 |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the hilt, scabbard, and belt, Indian; blade, northern India culture. The estimated date range is 1748 – 1850.
Geography
Origin: Jaipur|Lucknow. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Sword (Shamshir) with Scabbard and Belt?
Sword (Shamshir) with Scabbard and Belt is housed in the Arms and Armor department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Sword (Shamshir) with Scabbard and Belt created?
Sword (Shamshir) with Scabbard and Belt dates to hilt, scabbard, and belt, early 19th century; blade, A.H. 1162/A.D. 1748–49.
What material is Sword (Shamshir) with Scabbard and Belt made from?
Sword (Shamshir) with Scabbard and Belt is crafted from steel, gold, ivory, wood, enamel, velvet, silver, textile.
Is Sword (Shamshir) with Scabbard and Belt in the public domain?
Sword (Shamshir) with Scabbard and Belt is in the public domain and can be freely used.