Sword (Saif) with Scabbard

Indian, Hyderabad or Arabian

18th–19th century

Not on view

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Title: Sword (Saif) with Scabbard
Date: 18th–19th century
Culture: Indian, Hyderabad or Arabian
Medium: Steel, silver, leather
Dimensions: H. with scabbard 37 3/4 in. (95.9 cm); H. without scabbard 36 in. (91.4 cm); W. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 11.2 oz. (771.1 g); Wt. of scabbard 9.3 oz. (263.7 g)
Classification: Swords
Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object Number: 36.25.1547a, b
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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