Basket-Hilt Broadsword

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Basket-Hilt Broadsword features a long, straight silver sword with a slender blade. The hilt is made of silver and has a basket-like design, covering the hand with a series of curved and perforated metal strips. The basket is rounded and has a small finial on top. The background of the image fades from black at the top to light gray at the center, then back to dark gray at the bottom.