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Collections

Unknown
Ritual Sword20th century

Not on view
Tall sword with dark oxidized blade, gilt serpent coiled around the lower third, and ornately carved silver-toned hilt with foliate relief decoration
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Ritual Sword
Place Made
Tibet
Date Made
20th century
Medium
Hilt: silver inlaid with glass; blade: iron and gilt copper alloy
Dimensions
30 5/8 x 2 7/8 x 2 in. (77.79 x 7.3 x 5.08 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Foodcraft Inc.
Accession Number
AC1992.302.2
Classification
Arms and Armor
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art