Basket-Hilted Sword
The Basket-Hilted Sword features a hilt with a distinctive basket-shaped guard. The guard is made of metal and has a rounded shape, resembling a basket. It is decorated with red and white enamel and gold accents. The guard has a long, thin tang that extends down to form the sword's handle. The sword's pommel is visible at the top of the hilt. The background of the image is gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1730–50
- Medium
- Steel, gold, leather, wood, velvet
- Culture
- Scottish
- Dimensions
- 446 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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