Scimitar
(19th century)
Medium
metal, ivory, leather
Measurements
57.0 × 54.0 × 14.2 cm irreg.
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of John H. Connell, 1914
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
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