Flag of IranArms & ArmorSwords18th century

Artwork Details

TitleSword (Yataghan) with Scabbard
MediumSteel, iron, bone, gold, silver, textile (velvet), wood
DimensionsH. with scabbard 30 1/2 in. (77.5 cm); H. without scabbard 29 1/4 in. (74.3 cm); W. 2 in. (5.1 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 7.3 oz. (660.5 g); Wt. of scabbard 1 lb. 5.5 oz. (609.5 g)
ClassificationSwords
DepartmentArms & Armor
Date18th century
Credit LineThe Collection of Giovanni P. Morosini, presented by his daughter Giulia, 1932
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CulturePersian
Date Range1701 – 1800

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