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Basket-Hilted Sword

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Museum record:
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