Small Sword

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Small Sword has a long, slender blade with an intricate design etched into it. The blade appears to be made of metal, likely steel or iron, and features a subtle curve. A gold-colored flower-like pattern is visible near the hilt. The hilt is made of metal and features a spherical pommel at the top. The grip is wrapped in a tightly coiled green cord and has a metal quillon with a decorative design. The quillon extends into a curved guard that protects the hand. A metal knuckle guard curves from the hilt to the quillon on the right side. The guard and quillon display an etched design. The background of the image transitions from black at the top to gray at the bottom.