Basket-Hilted Sword
The image shows a sword hilt, specifically a basket-hilted sword. The hilt is made of intricately designed metalwork with gold accents. The guard of the hilt resembles a basket. A long, slender blade extends from the hilt. The background is plain gray. The artist of this basket-hilted sword is unknown.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1720–40
- Medium
- Steel, gold, leather, textile, wood, sharkskin, silver
- Culture
- British
- Dimensions
- 446 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
Palette
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