Double Sword with Scabbard

Date18th–19th century

MediumSteel, ivory, wood, mother-of-pearl, copper, silver

DimensionsL. with scabbard 34 1/2 in. (87.6 cm); L. of each without scabbard 32 5/16 in. (82.1 cm); L. of each blade 25 5/8 in. (65.1 cm); W. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Wt. of sword (a) 15.8 oz. (447.9 g); Wt. of sword (b); 13.9 oz. (394.1 g); Wt. of scabbard 8.3 oz. (235.3 g)

CultureVietnamese

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationSwords

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

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