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Short Sword with Scabbard

18th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Short Sword with Scabbard
  • Date: 18th century
  • Culture: Chinese
  • Medium: Steel, ivory, silver, fabric
  • Dimensions: L. with scabbard 27 1/8 in. (68.9 cm); L. without scabbard 27 in. (68.5 cm); L. of blade 21 5/8 in. (54.9 cm); W. 1 7/8 in. (4.7 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 1 oz. (482 g); Wt. of scabbard 4 oz. (113.4 g)
  • Classification: Swords
  • Credit Line: The Collection of Giovanni P. Morosini, presented by his daughter Giulia, 1932
  • Object Number: 32.75.223a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor
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