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hilt and guard, Turkish; grip, Indian
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The inscriptions on the sword invokes Allah, the Prophet Muhammad, and ‘Ali. On the sword’s blade is the Ayat al-Kursi (Throne Verse, 2:255), a popular talisman throughout the Islamic world.
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Title: Sword (Kilij)
Date: hilt and guard, 19th century; grip, possibly 18th century
Culture: hilt and guard, Turkish; grip, Indian
Medium: Steel, gold, nephrite, ruby
Dimensions: L. 37 5/8 in. (95.6 cm)
Classification: Swords
Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Accession Number: 36.25.1296
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