Curved Sword and Matching Scabbard Mounts
Object type: Curved sword and matching scabbard mounts
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: hilt and scabbard mounts, Tibetan; blade, Indian
Date: possibly 15th–16th century; blade 18th–19th century
Medium: Steel, iron, gold, wood, ray skin
Dimensions: H. 40 in. (101.6 cm); H. of blade 34 1/4 in. (87 cm); W. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 11.5 oz. (1233.2 g)
Classification: Swords
Credit line: Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gift, 2001
Accession year: 2001