Flag of NepalArms & ArmorSwords18th–19th century

Artwork Details

TitleTwo Swords
MediumSteel, silver, brass wire, turquoise, coral, gold
Dimensions1999.278.1; L. with scabbard 38 3/4 in. (98.4 cm); L. without scabbard 33 3/4 in. (85.7 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 8 oz. (1134 g); Wt. of scabbard 2 lb. 10.5 oz. (1204.9 g); 1999.278.2; L. with scabbard: 30 1/2 in. (77.5 cm); L. without scabbard 27 1/2 in. (69.9 cm); W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 6.5 oz. (637.9 g); Wt. of scabbard 2 lb. 3 oz. (992.2 g)
ClassificationSwords
DepartmentArms & Armor
Date18th–19th century
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1999
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureTibetan
Date Range1701 – 1900

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