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Sword with Scabbard

16th–19th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Sword with Scabbard
  • Date: 16th–19th century
  • Culture: Korean
  • Medium: Steel, wood, leather, gold, silver
  • Dimensions: L. with scabbard 36 1/2 in. (92.7 cm); L. without scabbard 34 7/8 in. (88.6 cm); L. of blade 27 in. (68.6 cm); W. 4 in. (10.2 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 4.5 oz. (1034.8 g); Wt. of scabbard 1 lb. 14 oz. (850.5 g)
  • Classification: Swords
  • Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
  • Object Number: 36.25.1446a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor
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