Sword (Shamshir) with Scabbard

Date19th century

DimensionsH. with scabbard 36 3/4 in. (93.3 cm); H. without scabbard 35 1/4 in. (89.5 cm); W. 5 in. (12.7 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 14.9 oz. (876 g); Wt. of scabbard 9.8 oz. (227.8 g)

CulturePersian

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationSwords

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

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