Sword (Shamshir) with Scabbard Chape and Sling Straps

Unknown maker

Medium: Steel, gold, enamel
Dimensions: Sword (a); H. 36 3/4 in. (93.3 cm); W. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 11 oz. (1219 g); chapes (b–d); Wt. 7 oz. (198.4 g)
Culture: Indian
Department: Arms and Armor
Classification: Swords
Dated: 19th century
Pixels: 2857 × 4000
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Sword (Shamshir) with Scabbard Chape and Sling Straps. 19th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.