Arms & ArmorSwordsA.H. 1225/ A.D. 1810–11Sword (Yatagan) and Scabbard with Shoulder Strap is a swords of Turkish origin created in A.H. 1225/ A.D. 1810–11 using steel, silver, leather, textile measuring H. with scabbard 35 in. (88.9 cm); H. without scabbard 33… — now part of the Arms and Armor collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Steel, silver, leather, textile |
| Dimensions | H. with scabbard 35 in. (88.9 cm); H. without scabbard 33 in. (83.8 cm); W. 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 10.1 oz. (739.9 g); Wt. of scabbard 14.1 oz. (399.7 g) |
| Classification | Swords |
| Department | Arms and Armor |
| Credit Line | Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935 |
| Date | A.H. 1225/ A.D. 1810–11 |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Turkish culture. The estimated date range is 1810 – 1811.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Sword (Yatagan) and Scabbard with Shoulder Strap?
Sword (Yatagan) and Scabbard with Shoulder Strap is housed in the Arms and Armor department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Sword (Yatagan) and Scabbard with Shoulder Strap created?
Sword (Yatagan) and Scabbard with Shoulder Strap dates to A.H. 1225/ A.D. 1810–11.
What material is Sword (Yatagan) and Scabbard with Shoulder Strap made from?
Sword (Yatagan) and Scabbard with Shoulder Strap is crafted from steel, silver, leather, textile.
Is Sword (Yatagan) and Scabbard with Shoulder Strap in the public domain?
Sword (Yatagan) and Scabbard with Shoulder Strap is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.