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Glaive of the Bodyguard of Guglielmo Gonzaga (1538–1587), Duke of Mantua and Monferrato

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Three antique swords on display. The sword on the left has a long, thin blade with a pointed tip and a wide, flat section at the base resembling a trident. The handle is dark brown with gold tassels. The middle sword has a long, thin blade with a pointed tip. The handle is metal with a light brown tassel. The sword on the right has a curved blade with a decorative gold design. The handle is red and gold with a gold design. The swords are mounted on a wall with a light blue stripe.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1575
Medium
Steel, wood
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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