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Glaive, probably of August I of Saxony (reigned 1553–86)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal glaive with gold-colored etchings on blade; long, thin, cylindrical wooden handle with metal etchings; lower metal cap on handle; two protruding metal discs on handle; wall-mounted; pale blue and white wall; another metal object partially visible.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1560
Medium:
Steel, wood, gold
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
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