Sword (Yatagan)

Balkan

A.H. 1219/ 1804 CE

Not on view

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Title: Sword (Yatagan)
Date: A.H. 1219/ 1804 CE
Culture: Balkan
Medium: Steel, silver, horn
Dimensions: H. 28 1/4 in. (71.8 cm); W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); D. 4 in. (10.2 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 3.6 oz. (555.7 g)
Classification: Swords
Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object Number: 36.25.1349
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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