Arms & ArmorSwordsA.H. 1217/ A.D. 1802–1803Sword (Yatagan) with Scabbard is a swords of Turkish with a Persian blade origin created in A.H. 1217/ A.D. 1802–1803 using steel, horn, brass, tin, velvet measuring H. with scabbard 28 1/2 in. (72.4 cm); H. without scabbard… — now part of the Arms and Armor collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Steel, horn, brass, tin, velvet |
| Dimensions | H. with scabbard 28 1/2 in. (72.4 cm); H. without scabbard 26 in. (66 cm); H. of blade 21 in. (53.5 cm); W. 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm); D. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 2.6 oz. (527.3 g); Wt. of scabbard 9.6 oz. (272.2 g) |
| Classification | Swords |
| Department | Arms and Armor |
| Credit Line | Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935 |
| Date | A.H. 1217/ A.D. 1802–1803 |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Turkish with a Persian blade culture. The estimated date range is 1802 – 1803.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Sword (Yatagan) with Scabbard?
Sword (Yatagan) with Scabbard is housed in the Arms and Armor department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Sword (Yatagan) with Scabbard created?
Sword (Yatagan) with Scabbard dates to A.H. 1217/ A.D. 1802–1803.
What material is Sword (Yatagan) with Scabbard made from?
Sword (Yatagan) with Scabbard is crafted from steel, horn, brass, tin, velvet.
Is Sword (Yatagan) with Scabbard in the public domain?
Sword (Yatagan) with Scabbard is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.