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Partisan of the Bodyguard of Vittorio Amadeo II (1666–1732), Duke of Savoy

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal object with long pointed blade and crescent shaped metal protrusions on either side near the base of the blade. The long handle has a long yellow tassel. The object has intricate designs etched into it and appears to have an aged silver color. A portion of another similar object is on the right side.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1700
Medium:
Steel, wood
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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