Sword (Shamshir) with Scabbard Chape and Sling Straps
Object type: Sword (Shamshir) with scabbard chape and sling straps
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Indian
Date: 19th century
Medium: Steel, gold, enamel
Dimensions: Sword (a); H. 36 3/4 in. (93.3 cm); W. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 11 oz. (1219 g); chapes (b–d); Wt. 7 oz. (198.4 g)
Classification: Swords
Credit line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Accession year: 1936