Arms & ArmorSwords18th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Sword (Talwar) with Scabbard |
| Medium | Steel, silver, leather |
| Dimensions | H. with scabbard 35 in. (88.9 cm); H. without scabbard 34 15/16 in. (88.7 cm); W. 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 5.1 oz. (1051.8 g); Wt. of scabbard 6.1 oz. (172.9 g) |
| Classification | Swords |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | 18th century |
| Credit Line | The Collection of Giovanni P. Morosini, presented by his daughter Giulia, 1932 |
| 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 32281