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Sword (pedang suduk maru)

16th–19th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Sword (pedang suduk maru)
  • Date: 16th–19th century
  • Geography: Jawa Tengah
  • Culture: Javanese
  • Medium: Steel, wood, silver, paste jewels
  • Dimensions: L. with sheath 18 3/8 in. (46.7 cm); L. without sheath 18 3/8 in. (46.7 cm); L. of blade 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); Wt. 9.5 oz. (269.3 g); Wt. of sheath 3.5 oz. (99.2 g)
  • Classification: Swords
  • Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
  • Object Number: 36.25.1200a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor
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