Sword (Arivāl)
Object type: Sword (arivāl)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: South Indian
Date: possibly 16th century
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: H. 31 5/16 in. (79.5 cm); W. 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm); D. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 2.4 oz. (975.2 g)
Classification: Swords
Geography:    Kerala   
Credit line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Accession year: 1936