Arms & ArmorSwords18th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Sword (Talwar) and Scabbard with Baldric |
| Medium | Steel, gold, velvet, textile, brass, wood |
| Dimensions | H. with scabbard 36 3/4 in. (93.3 cm); H. without scabbard 35 3/4 in. (90.8 cm); W. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); D. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 7.9 oz. (1131.1 g); Wt. of scabbard 1 lb. 2 oz. (510.3 g) |
| Classification | Swords |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | 18th century |
| Credit Line | Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Indian |
| Date Range | 1701 – 1800 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 31169