Sword (Shamshir) with Scabbard Sling Straps
Object type: Sword (shamshir) with scabbard sling straps
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Indian
Date: 18th century
Medium: Steel, ivory (elephant), gold
Dimensions: Sword (a); H. 34 1/2 in. (87.6 cm); W. 4 in. (10.2 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 12.9 oz. (819.3 g); scabbard sling straps (b, c); Wt. of each 1 oz. (28.3 g)
Classification: Swords
Credit line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Accession year: 1936