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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)

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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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