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Sword

17th century to 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Sword shamshir steel with gilt ornament and velvet


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Steel with gilt ornament and velvet
Brief description
Sword shamshir steel with gilt ornament and velvet, Iran/India, 17th to 18th century.
Physical description
Sword shamshir steel with gilt ornament and velvet
Style
Collection
Accession number
IS.70-1986

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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