Indian Sword Blade Cutlered in Tibet

Date: possibly 15th–16th century; blade 18th–19th century
Culture: hilt and scabbard mounts, Tibetan; blade, Indian
Medium: Steel, iron, gold, wood, ray skin
Dimensions: L. 40 in. (101.6 cm); L. of blade 34 1/4 in. (87 cm)
Classification: Swords
Credit Line: Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gift, 2001
Accession Number: 2001.163.1, .2

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