DepartmentAfrica

Sword

NameSword

Date18th century, C. Mather

Place madeNorthern Africa, Africa

Place madeMiddle East, Asia

Mediummetal

Dimensionsoverall: 62.5 CM L

Credit LineGift of the Fred Harvey Collection, IFAF Collection

Object numberFA.1979.64.22V

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Fred Harvey Collection

DescriptionSword and sheath, blade of "watered" steel, swirling pattern visible, haft of engraved silver, silver gilt, black enamel. Arabic script on haft and blade. Sheath of repousse silver with shell anf floral motifs.E. Boyd thought that the sword maybe a "Toledo" blade...con't