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Ceremonial Sword
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Returned to lender The Met accepts temporary loans of art both for short-term exhibitions and for long-term display in its galleries.
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Title: Ceremonial Sword
Date: 1880–1900
Geography: Made in South India, Hyderabad
Medium: Steel blade; gold hilt, inlaid with diamonds, rubies, and emeralds, with applied silver wire
Dimensions: Overall: L. 38 5/8 in. (98 cm); hilt: L. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm)
Classification: Swords
Credit Line: The Al-Thani Collection
Accession Number: SL.13.2014.1.28