Flag of NepalArms & ArmorSwords17th–19th century

Artwork Details

TitleSword with Scabbard
MediumIron, gold, silver, coral, wood, textile
DimensionsL. without scabbard 31 in. (78.7 cm); L. of blade 26 1/8 in. (66.4 cm); W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 12.4 oz. (805.1 g); Wt. of scabbard 1 lb. 7.7 oz. (671.9 g)
ClassificationSwords
DepartmentArms & Armor
Date17th–19th century
Credit LineBequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureTibetan
Date Range1601 – 1900

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