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Smallsword in the Spanish Style

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Smallsword in the Spanish Style, The hilt is made of metal with gold inlays. The guard is bowl-shaped and has a curved, fluted knuckle guard that extends to the pommel. The grip is wrapped in dark brown cord. The pommel is spherical with a small finial on top. The blade is long and slender. The guard and pommel have intricate gold designs. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1775
Medium
Steel, gold, wood, textile
Culture
Spanish
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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