Silapa Sword
Unknown Artist
1700s–1800s
Medium
gold with inlay and leather
Dimensions
l. 92.7 cm
Classification
Arms and Armor
Department
Indian and Southeast Asian Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of S. D. Wright
Accession Number
1930.705.a
About this artwork
The exceptionally thin, curved blade is made of watered steel. The grooves, called fullers, allowed for weight reduction and prevented flexion. The costly hilt is fully overlaid with brass in steel, both inside and outside the knuckle.