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Sword and scabbard
Sword and scabbard

Sword and scabbard

Place of OriginIran
Dateapprox. 1893-1894
PeriodQajar period (1794-1925)
MaterialsSteel blade, ivory pommel, scabbard possibly steel with silver and gold
DimensionsW. 1/2 in x L. 38 1/2 in, W. 1.2 cm x L. 97.7 cm (with scabbard)
Credit LineGift of William K. Ehrenfeld, M.D.
Object number1990.189.a-.b
DepartmentWest Asian Art
ClassificationsArms And Armament
On View
Not on view
Short sword (wakizashi) blade and mounting
Kanetaka of Seki
Blade approx. 1600
Long sword (katana) blade and mounting
Bishu Osafune Norimitsu
Approx. 1500
Dagger (kris)
1800-1900
Sword
approx. 1850-1950
Short sword
approx. 1875-1925
Dagger (kris)
perhaps 1925 - 1975
Dagger (kris)
perhaps 1925 - 1975
Dagger (kris)
perhaps 1900 - 1950
Dagger (kris)
approx. 1700-1800