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Sword and Sheath

Sword and Sheath, 16th - 17th century

  • Indian
  • Iranian

Steel and gold

  • Overall: 40 × 7 × 1 3/8 inches (101.6 × 17.8 × 3.5 cm)

Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Leo S. Figiel and Dr. and Mrs. Steven J. Figiel.

F75.31

Department

Islamic Art

Details

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)

Indian; Iranian, Sword and Sheath, 16th - 17th century, steel and gold. Detroit Institute of Arts, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Leo S. Figiel and Dr. and Mrs. Steven J. Figiel., F75.31.

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