Miniature Sword

View on contributor website
Holding institution:
The Walters Art Museum
Data provider:
The Walters Art Museum
View on contributor website
Title:
Miniature Sword
Date:
late 18th-19th century (Ottoman)
Description:
Dynasty: Ottoman DynastyInscriptions: Reign: Style:
Type:
arms & armor
Type (Narrower):
Armaments
Type (Broader):
Object
Subject:
Culture:
Provenance:
Robert S. Pardo, Istanbul; purchased by Henry Walters, Baltimore, 1903; by bequest to Walters Art Museum, 1931.
Medium:
blade: steel, inlaid with gold; hilt; serpentine, gilded brass, diamonds, emeralds (or beryls), garnets, rubies (or spinels); sheath: gilded brass, diamonds, emeralds (or beryls), rubies (or spinels), garnets
Extent:
Dimensions: L: 4 5/8 x W: 5/8 x D: 1/2 in. (1.59 x 11.75 x 1.27 cm)
Rights:
Public Domain
Identifier:
51.81
Is part of:
ISL, ARM
Islamic Art
Feedback