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Sword

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sword by Artisan unknown. A straight, long, thin, dark-colored sword with a pointed tip. A metal handle with a cylindrical grip and two curved quillons that extend to form a small, rounded pommel. A small, oval-shaped guard is positioned between the handle and blade. The sword is displayed on a white background with a small square piece of paper with handwritten numbers in the upper left corner.

Artwork details

Date:
1795–1810
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 291 px
Museum record:
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