Sword (Shamshir) with Scabbard

Date18th–19th century

MediumSteel, gold, leather

DimensionsH. with scabbard 36 3/4 in. (93.3 cm); H. without scabbard 36 9/16 in. (92.9 cm); W. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 10.7 oz. (756.9 g); Wt. of scabbard 9.5 oz. (269.3 g)

CulturePersian

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationSwords

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

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