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Saber (Kiliç) with Scabbard

A work made of "damascus" steel, gold, gilt brass, rubies, emeralds, diamonds, jade, and wood.
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  • A work made of "damascus" steel, gold, gilt brass, rubies, emeralds, diamonds, jade, and wood.

Date:

late 19th century
Blade inscribed 1099 Hejira [A.D. 1687]

Artist:

Ottoman Turkish

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Applied Arts of Europe

Artist

Islamic

Title

Saber (Kiliç) with Scabbard

Place

Turkey (Object made in)

Date

Made 1875–1900

Medium

"Damascus" steel, gold, gilt brass, rubies, emeralds, diamonds, jade, and wood

Dimensions

Blade: H.: 71.1 cm (28 in.)

Credit Line

George F. Harding Collection

Reference Number

1982.2164a-c

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