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Shamshir Sword and Scabbard
17th century - 19th century
(Artist) Indian (Artist) Iranian
Sword: steel, ivory, silver, organic substance scabbard: wood, velvet, silver repousse
Overall: 38 × 1 × 7 inches (96.5 × 2.5 × 17.8 cm)
Arms and Armor
Islamic Art
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Leo S. Figiel and Dr. and Mrs. Steven J. Figiel.
F75.30
This work is in the public domain.
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Dr. and Mrs. Leo S. Figiel and Dr. and Mrs. Steven J. Figiel
1975-present, gift to the Detroit Institute of Arts (Detroit, Michigan, USA)
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Indian; Iranian, Shamshir Sword and Scabbard, 17th century - 19th century, sword: steel, ivory, silver, organic substance scabbard: wood, velvet, silver repousse. Detroit Institute of Arts, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Leo S. Figiel and Dr. and Mrs. Steven J. Figiel., F75.30.
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