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Fauchard of the Bodyguard of Cardinal Scipione Borghese-Caffarelli (1576–1633)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Fauchard of the Bodyguard of Cardinal Scipione Borghese-Caffarelli, Long curved single-edged blade with a sharp point at the tip; blade covered in gold filigree on the forte; gold cross-shaped quillon; grip with red and gold decoration; metal ferrule decorated with gold; grey metal pommel decorated with gold; long black tassel hanging from the pommel.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1600–1610
Medium:
Steel, copper, gold, silver, wood, textile
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
431 × 624 px
Museum record:
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