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Hilt of a Sword

dated A.H.1044/1634–35 CE
Not on view
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Hilt of a Sword
  • Date: dated A.H.1044/1634–35 CE
  • Geography: (none assigned) India, Bijapur, Deccan
  • Medium: Walrus ivory; inlaid with gold, iron covered with gold, and silver.
  • Dimensions: H. 4 5/16 in. (10.9 cm)
    W. 1 9/16 in. (3.9 cm)
  • Classification: Sword Fittings
  • Credit Line: The al-Sabah Collection, Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah, Kuwait
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art