Sword (Shamshir)

Persian

18th–19th century

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Sword (Shamshir)
Date: 18th–19th century
Culture: Persian
Medium: Steel, gold, silver, iron
Dimensions: L. of blade 34 in. (86.4 cm); L. of hilt 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm); W. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm); Wt. of blade 1 lb. 6 oz. (623.7 g); Wt. of hilt 5.7 oz. (161.6 g)
Classification: Swords
Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object Number: 36.25.1633
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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