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Partisan of Johann Georg I of Saxony (reigned 1611–56)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Three metal weapons with long blades and handles. The weapon on the left has a long, thin, pointed silver blade with a gold design near the handle. The handle has a tassel at the bottom and a decorative metal piece with a gold design. The weapon in the middle is taller than the other two, with a long, thin, pointed silver blade and an intricate design on the handle. The handle has a long tassel at the bottom. The weapon on the right has a long, thin, pointed silver blade and a handle with a tassel at the bottom and a decorative metal piece with a gold design. The background is a light blue wall.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1625
Medium
Steel, wood
Culture
German
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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