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Dress Sword

Edward Winslow

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long, thin sword with a pointed tip. The sword has a long, slender blade that tapers to a point. The hilt is made of metal and features a rounded grip wrapped in a dark material. A metal quillon extends from the hilt, curving downward and ending in a decorative finial. A metal knuckle guard is attached to the hilt on the right side. The pommel is spherical. The background is light gray. The title of the image is "Dress Sword" and the artist is "Edward Winslow".

Artwork details

Date:
1700–1800
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
225 × 624 px
Museum record:
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