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Sword with sheath of silver
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Sword with sheath of silver

19th century
Object PlaceTibet
Medium/TechniqueSheath: silver alloy with beaten and chased decoration; Hilt: wrapped and cast silver alloy; Blade: probably steel.
Dimensions67.81 x 51.3 cm (26 11/16 x 20 3/16 in.); Legacy dimension: 20 3/16 x 26 11/16 in.
Credit LineGift of John Goelet
Accession number67.814
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ClassificationsArms and armor
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ProvenanceBy 1967, John Goelet, New York, NY; 1967 gift of Goelet to the MFA. (Accession Date: September 13, 1967)