Sword Hilt
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Sword Hilt

TitleSword Hilt
Datec. 100s–200s CE 2nd century
Mediumcoral
ClassificationSculpture
OriginPakistan, Gandhara, Kushan period Pakistan
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineSword Hilt, c. 100s–200s CE. Pakistan, Gandhara, Kushan period. Coral; overall: 4 x 4.3 cm (1 9/16 x 1 11/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Professor Samuel Eilenberg in honor of Dr. Stanislaw Czuma, 1985.185
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Sword Hilt” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c. 100s–200s CE. It is executed in coral and classified as sculpture. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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